Cowboy Ribeye on the Rec Tec! (Reverse Sear)

[@TheWolfePit]

That turned out absolutely perfect Greg!

[@chefbourque]

Aieee! Yum!

[@BallisticBBQ]

***** Thank you Larry!

[@BallisticBBQ]

***** Thank you Larry!

[@Iowaironman1]

I like the upside down use of the Grill Grates. I have set I'll have to give it a try. Smoke on brother.

[@etherdog]

Greg, here is what you are doing correctly. 1) Your own personality shines out 2) You explain the ingredients 3) You link to the recipe for you ingredients 40 you demonstrate the method 5) you show the money shot 6) you taste your creation and you react to it Here is what you are doing incorrectly 1) nothing I think your vids are very instructive and empowering for us to experiment. Kudos to you!

[@BallisticBBQ]

John G Thank you John! Trying my best brother!

[@F3FisGoodforYou]

Why Reverse sear didn't become THE classical way to cook steak ? It's so much superior in any way to the classic method, maybe because it's a one step process. Love your videos.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Excellent looking steak and perfectly cooked Greg!! That's how I like it brother!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

T-ROY COOKS Thank you Troy!

[@joemoneytaker1766]

@@BallisticBBQ hey Greg, I was just wondering if you still have your rec tec and if you still like it? I just ordered the rt-700 and am looking for some feedback. Thanks

[@PITMASTERX]

Love the lighting from 1:32 looks real excellent

[@BallisticBBQ]

Pitmaster X Thank you Roel!

[@scotch2cubes]

Just what I was looking for. Just ordered the RT-700, I was a little concerned with the sear ability but this killed any doubts. Great job!

[@AlexanderWu4587]

The Rec-Tec is back! So versatile! Nearly 3 lbs of great rib eye being grilled with the sunset in the background! Makes for the perfect video in my opinion. Though I am curious, where do you get all of this wonderful looking cuts of amazing beef?

[@BallisticBBQ]

HouseofEl2 Thanks for watching! I'm lucky enough to have three great meat sources not too far from where I live. I purchased this at a store called Harvest Ranch Market. Great stuff!

[@theronco100]

Question on what are the ingredients for clarified butter. Can;t wait to try this on my rectec. However my rib eyes, don't have a bone, and only weight about 1 pound, so I assume that cook time to reach one 120 will be a lot less.

[@lmaka1]

After trying reverse sear a few times including this past Father's Day, I am completely sold. I don't think it's possible to cook a steak more perfectly. Also, it's one of the few cooking methods in which the home cook can surpass a good restaurant, because the relatively long cooking time (almost an hour including resting time) of the reverse sear makes it impractical for most restaurants.

[@rusPiglets]

You are great as always, Greg. The only thing I probably wish for is to see more of the food. You give a glimpse of it, and then it disappears down the hatch.

[@BallisticBBQ]

***** Thank you! I'll adjust my timing a little. Appreciate your feedback!

[@tomjohnson2508]

nice looking steak I like the rep tec and green Mountain what one would you buy thanks Tom

[@dslpwr]

My Rec Tec mini came in yesterday...can't wait to try this!! Thanks for the video!

[@RichardBlaine]

Perfectly done Greg! I have never heard of the Rec Tec but it does a great job I am drooling!

[@BallisticBBQ]

***** Thank you Richard! Rec Tec makes a great pellet grill. They look cool too!!!

[@SmokedReb]

Greg, I think I'm finally convinced to give this reverse method a try. This steak looked amazing!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Smoked Reb BBQ You gotta' give it a go Brian!

[@glennmcdonald4557]

Hey Greg what's the difference in seasoning steak when smoking than waiting to season when searing?

[@crisworkizer1523]

Wow that steak was massive.I could eat off it for three days.your cook and cooking methode was spot on,right down to reversing your grill grates awesome tip.total thumbs up and for those that didnt,dont no good bbq or technique.killer job Greg

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cris Workizer Thank you very much Cris!

[@cowboyshrek-pro4455]

Beautifully done steak along with the sunset in the backround

[@BigMeatSunday]

Killer idea using the grill grates upside down for a perfect sear, great looking steak my brothah!

[@BallisticBBQ]

BigMeat Sunday Thank you Brother-John!

[@YzFool78]

+BigMeat Sunday You only get those grates if you order the "Sear Kit" with the smoker... Thats not the grates it comes with...

[@smalltowntexasbbqburgersbr1391]

This looks amazing! Thanks for taking the mystery out of the pellet grill application for a lifetime offset smoker guy! - Mac

[@BrianFordKY]

Ballistic BBQ Looks like there was quite a bit of unrendered fat there, how did that hinder the steak or how did you deal with that?

[@HeavyMetalMike]

So reverse sear just means smoke it to slightly under the target temp, then sear it to finish. Am I understanding that right?

[@YzFool78]

+Michael DePew This dude will never respond to you... Pretty much yes & can be done with ANY grill, not just a smoker...

[@kingofdaslumz]

Reverse searing is just cooking it on low heat either in the oven or the cool side of the grill before searing it on a hot pan or hot side of the grill. If u dont have a thernometer and ur eye balling it then i would put a steak (1 1/2 inch) in the oven or cool side of grill for about 16 to 17 min at about 250 degrees. After that let it rest for 10 min while u either get a pan real hot or the grill real hot. Sear it for about a min or so on each side and u should get a medium rare. For best results use a thermometer

[@foodpimpz9086]

You had me at Cowboy Ribeye, but of course, you took it to the next level of deliciousness. Very nice!

[@9929kingfish]

Gorgeous looking ribye. Why did you season later in the cook?

[@BallisticBBQ]

9929kingfish On this thick steak, I just wanted to focus on smoke initially.

[@chevelle70ful]

Awesome looking steak greg,but why season just before the sear instead of the begining? thanks for the upload.

[@ZaidStill]

Is the sear plate something you can just buy ? Does it come with the grill ? Just curious. Thank you

[@MarcusJackson007]

Consistently bringing the heat! Arguably the best BBQ channel on KZbin.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Marcus Jackson Thank you Marcus!

[@Anonymoose]

Now that is a serious steak! And when you sliced it, it looks about as perfect as it gets. I haven't done a reverse sear on a steak yet, and I need to try it.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Anonymoose Thank you! Yeah, reverse sear is a wonderful technique!

[@jayanddenissejones6648]

Awesome! I've got a new Rec Tec RT-700 on order and looking forward to my first big ribeye!!

[@MarkInman94115]

Greg - this is a *must watch* for me and my pals that love our grilled ribeyes... great stuff - thanks for doing what you do!

[@ScottGaltbbq]

Greg, awesome job! I did a bone in ribeye about the same size week before last. Nothing better!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Scott Galt Oh yeah! Hard to beat that beefy goodness!

[@kidhiguera]

It looks awsome Greg, nice way to use the grill grates and also nice background music!

[@chefmike9945]

Greg! Really lovely recipe and technique. What more is there to say? Please keep sharing these delicious video's. Blessings ChefMike

[@BallisticBBQ]

chef mike Thank you Chef!

[@epic7522]

hi greg, steak looks good. i got a rec tec 2 months ago and i love it. ive gone thur well over 100 lbs of pellets, ive done a few pork butts, hamburgers hotdogs steaks chicken wings just did a brisket the other day. it makes grilling so simple and easy. everything taste... so if your looking to do more vids,, id to see some on the rec tec....

[@BallisticBBQ]

mike berry Thank you Mike. Yeah man... I'll be getting more up for sure. Really enjoy cooking on this grill!

[@mkejdo]

Perfect Sear and doneness. Impressive, thank you.

[@BallisticBBQ]

John Doro Thank you John!

[@JayDMusic]

Excellent video as always, Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

JayDMusic Thank you Jay!

[@icrin_]

The sunset was amazing at the end. wow

[@BallisticBBQ]

Icaro Vasconcelos Thank you! Yeah, we love our sunsets... Great backdrop for a cook!

[@bradlockard905]

Looks awesome, i'll be trying this out for sure.

[@SmokeyGoodness]

Looks like I'll be flipping my grill grates over soon! What a GREAT idea, and an even greater looking steak!

[@BallisticBBQ]

SmokeyGoodness Thank you Dan!

[@samengen9292]

Production quality is looking amazing, and what a steak! Keep it up Greg.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Now that is a steak, and it turned out beautiful! Your making my stomach growl Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Smoky Ribs Thanks for stopping by Rus!

[@pso397]

So, a mixed drink in, how do we do this?

[@richardweaver4709]

Rec Tec vs. Traeger what the differences

[@AussieAngeS]

Whoa that looks amazing! How fantastic is that crust on it. Awesome video Greg.

[@BallisticBBQ]

FitAnge S Thank you Angie! It was a real treat that fed all three of us!

[@kekistani2373]

hey greg, what was the total cook time on the steak?

[@valcomm5]

Killer looking ribeye. Monster steak.Grilled to perfection.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Smokes A Rollin Thanks you brother!

[@geoas9959]

Awesome video! And "Great "Beer choice!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Geo As Thank you!

[@ruckers1624]

what's not to love?! great video and that steak looked epic!

[@Ambassador]

So its been a few years, I have a question have you given up on the Rec Tec Grill? Love the videos! Thx

[@Gquebbqco]

Looks better than the meat glue steak! crust is flavor nice to see you put a good flavorful crust on the ribeye instead of going for grill marks! Im like your son give me the bones!! Nice job Greg and cool hat!

[@BallisticBBQ]

GqueBBQ Dunno Jason... A good glued slab is tough to beat!

[@Gquebbqco]

ewwwwwww :)

[@Gladiator1972]

why season it afterwards ?

[@EjAmfamilyfun]

Hey Ballistic! San Diego Native here! Love the channel, you should definitely have your own stand at the Del Mar Fair haha. Thanks for all the Cooking tips! Keep them coming!

[@BallisticBBQ]

lance pareja LOL! We'll see! Fried Snickers Burgers!

[@juffurey]

so is cowboy just an extra thick cut ribeye?

[@YzFool78]

+TickleMeShlomo This dude wont talk to you, unless you have something to offer! Lol... But yes, its just an extra thick cut all the way around...

[@paulhughes8364]

Cowboy ribeye is just a ribeye with the bone in it, used as a handle, like a cowboy would.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Where in the heck have I been? Greg this is amazing :) Your right this is "EPIC"!!!! An Extra "BIG" thumbs up and right into my CULINARY playlist :) ROCK ON!!!!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

MrMegaFredZeppelin Thank you Fred! You can do this on your Weber. Just set up indirect heat.

[@mrcapello]

Nice lighting!

[@BallisticBBQ]

mrcapello Thank you!

[@Self-EsteemandHowtoImprove]

that looks incredible

[@RobLikesToPoundBeers]

Finally your back bro its summer now i need more ideas;) cheers!

[@BallisticBBQ]

RobLikesToPoundBeers Thank you! We have had so much family stuff going it, it's been tough for me to shoot a video!

[@skwerlee]

Great job Greg! Can you do some more videos featuring GrillGrates? I have some on my gas grill but never thought about flipping them upside down for a sear. I also have a PBC thanks to your reviews of that awesome setup!

[@Elevatum]

looks awesome! what did you pay for such a premium piece of meat that large?

[@907Lopez]

That looks amazing! Is it just me or does this look like you have a green screen behind you?

[@saschapiel3255]

It is almost around dinner time here in Germany and I am really hungry now. Looks fantastic!! Rec Tec is a kind of Pellet Smoker? Like the handles ;-)

[@TheCyberDruid]

Absolutely gorgeous piece of meat! Perfect way to cook it. My hat's off to you Greg :)

[@BallisticBBQ]

TCD4321 Thank you very much!

[@uzrujan]

looks amazing as always

[@UKNOWHATAMIN]

Hey Greg , love the new camera and a video, steak looks gorgeous

[@lumpyq6385]

Epic is the correct word Greg, that Steak was perfect. I am a firm believer of Reverse Sear, it is just a better way of Grilling. I just did one about that size, maybe a little smaller, on my new Big Joe and I thought it was the best Steak ever. Great Cook Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Lumpy Q Thank you Lump! Hard to beat technique for sure!

[@BadBeastBarbecue]

Yes sir Greg! Great looking steak!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Bad Beast Barbecue Thank you!

[@MaltratoPsicologico]

the first video with music?

[@BallisticBBQ]

Mal Psi Yes... I was trying to cover some really bad static. First time!

[@KevinBragdon]

That looks delicious.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Kevin Bragdon Thank you Kevin!

[@cooknonthebrink7965]

The new Rec Tec grill looks like it is making things easier to make a perfect steak Greg. Man, 3" of heavenly steak!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cook'n on the brink Thank you! Love'n the Rec Tec!

[@just-passin-thru]

Thank you. Looks great!

[@BallisticBBQ]

c8kwalk Thanks for stopping in!

[@gonzaloalvarez7496]

all time favorite beer good choice!

[@Cajuntvnetworkpost]

Awesome Looking Steak!

[@iraAlbucher]

Hi Greg, the ribeye came out great. However the price on the Rec-Tec is tough on a limited budget. I was thinking about buying the pit-barrel cooker. Would the ribeye come out as good on the pit barrel. I know you have too wait for it it get up to Temp. But the prices compared are miles apart. Also I am afraid the Rec-Tec could break in a few years, whereas the Pit Barrel, what can really go wrong? Please let me know your thoughts, as my current webber Gasser is about done, (rusted, etc...) and I need to replace with something new. I am trying to stay below $1000 since it's just my wife and I. -- Thanks!

[@BallisticBBQ]

ira Albucher Hi Ira. This video should answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX3bl4igiruSmrM Lemme' know if you have any more questions or concerns.

[@crisworkizer1523]

ira Albucher Ira, Larry from the wolfpit just did a review on the smaller 300 series Rec Tec pellet grill.its very light and portable his young teenaged daughter could easily pick it up.you can cook two pork butts or one brisket on it .check out wolfpits review.it should also be cheeper as its smaller.hope this helps.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cris Workizer Thank you Chris... Shoulda' thought of the 300 myself. I have one and that little thing rocks! I cooked an 18 pound brisket on it with no trouble at all.

[@freeg23]

Three pounds of heaven and 12 ounces of Habanero Sculpin!!! Great video Greg.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Gary Free Thank you Gary!

[@miguelviramontes6055]

1. Great video like always and 2. Awesome looking steak. Definitely trying this. Thanks Gregg.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Miguel Viramontes Thank you very much Miquel!

[@007bondjb]

I'll take the bone too!!! Looks great Greg

[@craigstowing]

Thats fine looking tender steak..Tks man...

[@BallisticBBQ]

craigstowing Thank you!

[@macabresuede]

LOL, love the cat photobombing the shoot.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Brian Adams LOL! That was a little "wild" kitten that was born in my backyard!

[@sockenhalter1]

Hi Greg Super Video !!! Best wishes from Germany !!

[@BlackEagle19]

looks great and tasty

[@BallisticBBQ]

Black Eagle Thank you!

[@bowhunter2439]

5 star killer steak Greg , Perfect....!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

bowhunter2439 Thank you BO!

[@Onekitchenblogfood]

Perfect looking meat!!! I got a ribeye yesterday at a restaurant... and it did not look as good as yours!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

One Kitchen - A Thousand Ideas Thank you very much!

[@BigPolarJerBBQ]

Awesome Ribeye!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

BigPolarJer BBQ Thank you for checking it out!

[@WillyGonka66]

I love my RecTec! Making jerky on it is the best :)

[@JudiChristopher]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO... GREAT Video... NOTE: the background music was a little too loud, making it hard to hear and understand you at times.

[@dyonysiotrajaano2853]

awesome video! I've bought some great meat here (we have realy good good ones!), but this beer costs like the equivelent of US$ 10 in my country, but i've bought it anyway. It is worth every cent! Cheers!!

[@MindCalmingSounds]

That was a fabulous steak!

[@R0gue0ne]

Can't get a Rec Tec in Australia though : (

[@BallisticBBQ]

R0gue0ne Bummer! This technique will work with any cooking style.

[@R0gue0ne]

Ballistic BBQ Of course - but I wouldn't be cooking on a grill with steer horns on it! ; D

[@rootboycooks]

Monster?Killer? There's too much violence on Ballistic BBQ these days.How about a nice tuna casserole? Rock On Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

The Root Boy Cooks ! Tuna casserole it is Sal. Can I kill the tuna first?

[@rootboycooks]

Ballistic BBQ only if you use an AK 47. LOL

[@BallisticBBQ]

The Root Boy Cooks ! Deal!

[@jamus59]

The Root Boy Cooks !

[@Grillgrate_eat_well]

Fabulous!

[@BallisticBBQ]

GrillGrate Thank you!

[@Grillgrate_eat_well]

Thank you- great video!

[@Landaux]

Now THAT IS A RIB-EYE!!! This is TOURCHER when you are starving!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Landaux Thanks for checking it out!

[@peppertime1]

hi greg , really good jod... steak looks killer!!!! greg, i did a 30 day dry aging process ( umai ) , went perfectly , steak's really really incredible taste. for me, 100% worth the wait . umai is now part of the family. i have one question greg ( and i know i'm off the topic but... ) : did you see a change in the cooking time of the dry aged steak? for my part , i completly scrap my first. i did cook by time instead of probing... as result of a medium steak.... which was awsome though... even overcooked it was very tender and tasty. my others were probed and went perfect.... and were also reverse seared. anyways , thank for introduced me to umai... i'm gonna be a hero in my hometown quebec, canada.... ciao and all respect for your work. - pat.

[@BallisticBBQ]

peppertime1 It really is a great product! I'll pass on the complement to the owners. Cheers!

[@papercuts777]

Killer looking slab of flesh. Damn, my mouth watered when you cut into that bad boy. O.G. 5 stars!

[@BallisticBBQ]

THE DRUNK COOK Thank you Paul! Cheers brother!

[@RyuB_Trippin]

Cheers for the video mate, have you ever cooked kangaroo meat?

[@BallisticBBQ]

Chris Neall I've eaten it, but have never cooked it. I would love to give it a go someday.

[@AccordBass12]

Looks damn good! you make some really good BBQ! You should make some Feather Bones super tasty!

[@BallisticBBQ]

AccordBass12 Thank you! I have two older videos where I cooked some up. We call them flanken cut short ribs. You're right though, such sweet tasty meat!

[@vermin999]

Very nice, no meat glue to be found on that steak!!!

[@GPgundude]

Mouthwatering !

[@danielmp-007]

Why not season the meat first??? This doesn't make any sence to put salt and pepper on a dry crust😧

[@huyaobang]

Daniel M P with reverse sear, if you add salt at the beginning, it will draw out too much moisture while it cooks. If you add pepper at the beginning, it will be too bitter due to the time it’s on the heat. You say dry crust but before you do the final sear, it’s moist enough to have the seasoning stick on.

[@noytheya]

Ahh the video I was waiting for, I really wanted to know how that thing cooks a GREAT steak, thanks. $0.02, the music was really distracting, you do a great job with your regular format. You don't need any extras to make your videos interesting, they already are. Keep up the good work!

[@BallisticBBQ]

noytheyah Thank you! I think the electronics on the grill messed with my wireless mic, so I covered some of the static noise with the music. Need to do a few audio tests with the RecTec!

[@noytheya]

HAHA, ok guess Ill get my foot out of my mouth now. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@BallisticBBQ]

noytheyah NO! I appreciate the feedback! That's how I learn what to do and what not to do. Thank you!

[@lucasmarschark8116]

I like the videos more without music. Still a great video as always!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Lucas Marschark Thank you! I was actually having some audio issues. There was some bad static that I covered with music. Appreciate your feedback though, as I've always wondered if I should add music.