Would size of steak deter you from 137 lad gang on a big bone ribeye? I prefer rare but recognize the method to break down a ribeye at 137F. Guidance? Anyone done one like this and prefer rare steak?

by darthwheeler

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  2. happyybeachbum

    I cook all my steaks at 131, regardless of thickness. You may just need to leave it in slightly longer.

  3. Ive never gotten rare out of 137. Usually ends up medium after a hard sear

  4. TactLacker710

    If you prefer a rare steak just cook it at 131 ish. 137 is if you intend to consume the fat so rendering it is required.

  5. go lower and longer

    fat can render at much lower temps, but it takes more time. on a 300+ grill, it takes minutes. at 137, it takes a couple hrs. at 130, it takes even longer. but if you have the time, it still works.

  6. darthwheeler

    To clarify – I will hit a 800+ degree kamado fire to end after we hit desired temp. I’ll try 131 this go around!

  7. TheseAintMyPants2

    137 will be medium by the time you’re done searing it, if you like medium rare go 131. For rare you can go lower, just don’t cook it longer than 2 hours

  8. Smoke it low and slow on kamado to temp then pull it off, bump temp up and sear it

  9. Impressive-Yak-7449

    I just did a thick rib eye (boneless) at 126°F for 2 hours 15 minutes before blow torching it.
    Perfect!

  10. Moped_Thief

    128/129 for 1-2 hours then sear for 1.5-2 minutes.

  11. toorigged2fail

    137 and ice bath before the sear. I like most cuts rare, but medium rare for ribeye is delicious too

  12. This-Friend-902

    I’m in the same boat, (2lb+ bone in rib eye) and also prefer rare. I’m wondering if I should even SV it.

  13. OccamsEpee

    I always go for 120 and then rocket sear. Am I doing it wrong?

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