Can A TRAEGER Really Sear A Ribeye Steak? | Ft. Kosmos Q

[@alexroberts9386]

I think this guy might’ve won the world steak championship in 2015

[@Yaketyyak21]

Really,who told you that🤔

[@stevevicory9623]

Wow. That is good steak championship knowledge. Or you might have been listening to the 5-6 times he obliquely slid it into the presentation......lol.

[@doctorstrange6818]

@@stevevicory9623 oblivious to humor.

[@aaronamerica968]

Not to be confused with thr Steak World Championship of 2015. I won that.

[@Pneuma3301]

Impossible, it was some other dude

[@losr98]

Just bought a traeger today. Seasoned it at max temp with a 30 dollar cast iron grill grate on. Then threw the steaks on. Great grill marks. You don't really have to take the drip pan and heat deflector out.

[@danhammond9066]

I would. If you use one of those point and shoot laser temp devices you will understand. The cast iron will never exceed 500 degrees with the heat deflector in the grill. Take it out and the cast iron will get to 650~700 degree range. The difference is the time you sear. At a higher temp you sear for 2 minutes a side and keep the center rare or medium rare. At the lower temp you sear longer 3-4 minutes a side to get the sear and lose the rare center.

[@losr98]

@@danhammond9066 thanks for the advice buddy. This was 4 years ago and I'm 8 times the grill dad I was back then. I switched to Grill Grates and those absolutely sear in 2 mins. But good advice for anyone else just starting

[@johnlabunski4219]

I was about to sell my Traeger....until. This video! Steak heaven is here! THIS WORKS! Thanks Man. You saved my grill!

[@jatpack3]

Im selling mine. Absolutely trash

[@doctorstrange6818]

The only way I’ve been able to sear on a smoker is to smoke it to get that flavor into it then take it off like you did and let it sit while I heat the smoker up to 500 degrees. However, I put a cast iron skillet in there and that heats up to 500 degrees too. Then I sear it on the cast iron skillet and done.

[@davidcrosby7457]

I have a traeger and I always reverse seer my steaks. I smoke them to 105 then put them in a cast iron skillet with herb butter. The best steaks I have ever had. That being said I will give this a try when I dont want to get the cast iron skillet dirty and just want to cook some ez steaks. Good video.

[@lamf5224]

Facts Hurt do you sear on the traeger or on the stove?

[@anthonystaggs6239]

@@lamf5224 stove more than likely

[@KosmosQ]

If you like Steak videos then this is a must-watch!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIrampaoj9xlrsU

[@gnehsse]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Man you are a lifesaver. For my Traeger I mean... "More Traeger's lives have been saved by this man, than by any other man that lived in it." - Abraham Lincoln I haven't tried your rubs yet, I definitely will, but just your cooking method alone I've been able to cook perfect steak and chicken so far!

[@KosmosQ]

Appreciate you!

[@brianpotter2135]

I have a pit boss pellet grill and it has a sliding piece on the difflector where you can sear over the pot and it works great. It's a third of the price and I've had it over three years with no problems. Good to see a video from you!

[@adamriese3610]

that idea was sooo clever from pitboss/Lousiana. Thats a reason to get one for me. The Rest of them looks okay but not good.... i also thought of buying another one and diy the idea

[@jasonleverington9685]

Love steak over the flame on my pit boss!

[@seanmcdevitt1052]

That was the only good feature on my pit boss, for more precision smoking, it sucked. Great grill not a great smoker

[@joshfoss7407]

Might be worth trying indirect and then throw a cast iron pan in there at 500 and finish it on the pan instead of on the grates. I stopped doing steaks on the grill years ago, because they come out way better in the oven and finished on the stove. I cook them at 240 to 107 internal and then a 30 second cook per side in a cast iron finished with some basted butter.

[@danielhayward2293]

You gotta love Kosmo. One of the very few that says what’s on his mind and doesn’t worry about the rest.

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Daniel Hayward.

[@MrVisde]

Looked delicious! A little more involved than I’d like with removing the grease plate. I think I’m going to try searing with a cast iron pan inside the Traeger for a better crust.

[@doctorstrange6818]

That’s what I do. Works every time. Just make sure you give it the time it needs to heat up to 500.

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

Just use a cast iron skillet or griddle on a propane burner. You'll get a vastly superior crust and save your wood pellets.

[@MrVisde]

@@ParadigmUnkn0wn yeah, the cast iron took too much energy to absorb the heat. I ended up buying some Grill Grates that heat up quickly and add a nice sear at the end (griddle side up). Not as nice of a char as cast iron, but it still adds a good crust.

[@JoeySchalger]

I did this and it melted the paint off the bottom of the Timberline! To Traegar's credit, however, they sent me a knew grill. THANKFULLY though, the grill had never flaired to more than 500 degrees because if it had, they would have stuck it to me. Lastly, they can view every cook you have ever had on the grill (say thanks to the wifi connection) and they also know how hot the grill was during every cook! User beware.

[@toddthebod22]

I love how you’re so real. Use it if you want. If you don’t, I dont care! Lol

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Todd P

[@cfugate3425]

Pit boss you can slide the heat shield to the left and be direct heat buy moving the middle grate slide it put back sear it

[@parkermarsch646]

A couple things. First, if you technically wanted to be “consistent” you should either include the cast iron grill grates in the first cook or remove them during the second cook. The cast iron grill grates are going to transfer heat differently than the stainless steel, so it doesn’t surprise me that the grill marks are noticeably different in the second cook with the direct heat only amplifying that effect. Something else to try (since this is an old video) is trying out the Royal Oak 100% charcoal pellets. They hold more energy and will push your max temp past what the grill is typically known for running (in some cases by as much as an extra 100 degrees)

[@denmorin]

Didn't know about the charcoal pellets. Thanks Parker

[@denmorin]

Didn't know about the charcoal pellets. Thanks Parker

[@jasonburns6411]

That new Weber pellet grill sure looks nice. That’s my pick for sure! Purchased your rubs for the first time and made a brisket for my family on Thanksgiving. Wife said it was the best BBQ I’ve ever made. Thanks for what you do Mr. Kosmo!

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Jason Burns, Congrats on your Thanksgiving.

[@nringle809]

Should have used the Grill Gate on the first steak, like you did with the second one.

[@jclarke6073]

Lol

[@joemcmillan2089]

GREAT video. Will be trying that on my Traeger at home. My Pitt Boss smoker grill at my lake place has a slide that opens up the flame to the meat. It cooks great steaks and still smokes whatever you may wish when the slide is shut.

[@noltevision]

I did the finger thing in the past when I was cooking on propane and didn't know about reverse searing, it worked okay but I don't want an okay steak. Probe thermometers have elevated my steak game

[@randyn8605]

Love it. I’ve been thinking about doing that forever but haven’t seen any videos of anyone searing over the fire pot like that. Your the first and now I have permission to do it. Lol

[@KosmosQ]

Rock on my friend!!

[@jrockn1]

Thank you for showing us to remove the heat baffles and just cook over the flame. Awesome!

[@dragnhatchz]

My dad and I used the Cow Cover, Dirty Bird Hot, and Texas Beef on some bone-in Ribeyes this past weekend. Brother, one bite and we both looked at each other and was like “ohhhh yeaahhhh”. LOL. He won’t shut up about the rubs now and wants me to buy him his own set. We were very impressed with the flavor. I recommend anyone try this next with your steaks. They were money!! Thanks Kosmo 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@chestercopperpot7573]

Do this all the time. My pitboss pro does 550 and my Yoder will get up to 650.

[@MelloHubb]

How do you like that yoder man? In the market for a high quality pellet grill and stuck between the timberline, P&S Maverick and the yoder

[@chestercopperpot7573]

@@MelloHubb i love it.

[@charlieireland5422]

My Pit Boss has a slide to open to the flame for searing

[@swordsbeer6535]

Yup, and at half the cost.

[@AverageJoeVet]

I just picked up a Traeger Silverton and that’s the only reason I’m keeping my Pit Boss. Love the sliding heat diffuser

[@rockstardr]

We've used a camp chef pellet smoker with a sear box on the side..... smoke them to near temp then sear on the sear box. It was phenomenal!

[@studer913]

Finally someone who actually know what a good steak should look like. I have been a little dissapointed with my traeger grills inability to get hot enough to sear. Might have to try this or maybe drill holes through the heat shield to let more heat through. Hope I dont burn it to the ground!

[@prototypep4]

Do you own a gas grill? Smoke the steak to 105, sear on gas. Boom, perfect.

[@jghk5866]

I’m disappointed my traeger too for that reason. Did your try drilling the holes?

[@cookinginthebluegrass8382]

I use to use a pellet grill then go to a gas for sear marks. Then I started using grill grates on the pellet grill to get sear marks, now I got a kamado joe being delivered Monday lol. As always awesome video!

[@TheBreakUpMan]

Do you find yourself mostly using the traeger now or the kamado? Especially now you've had many years to use both? I'm actually trying to decide which one to get

[@trevorholland7]

I always sear mine first then put it to the side and go a few min then check for the way it feels I just know the way a medium rare steak should feel but man I Cooked a 6 pound bone in prime rib for thanksgiving and I took butter and butchers pepper then some fresh ground pepper good bit of salt and coated the whole thing in it with the mixture wrapped it in Saran Wrap for the day and night took it out let it warm up the next day then put it over the flames on my pit boss pellet grill seared cross hatches on all three sides then took it off threw it in the oven and cookec it like Kent Rollins did in a video and was perfect 👌🏼 all the way threw medium rare with just a few rare slices in the center

[@bootyholeman5659]

On the pellet grills that get to 500, you can sear pretty decently without the modifications. Just don't do the reverse sear, it sucks for med steaks, you need all that cooking time on 500.

[@blackackcl]

Not a fan of wood flavored oven cookers like the Traeger, but nice to see Kosmo showing the world how it's done. Do what you want, we don't care! Smoke on Kosmo!

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you BlackAckCL .

[@xxroskoxx1038]

Just got a Traeger and tried making some filets. I think I cooked at 275 until it got to the right internal temp for Medium, and then reverse seared on a skillet. While it was awesome for getting the right amount of doneness, the taste was not great.

[@fitness_arena_mtl7513]

I've reverse seared a rib eye and it came out amazing. Thats all I gotta say

[@edwinvoorhees1952]

“…like an ‘06 Dodge Diesel.” Noyce! That’s worth a sub!😁🍻

[@ejbates21]

Kosmo answering the hard hitting questions! Another great video to go along with those killer products.

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Eric Justin Bates.

[@barryhaynes103]

I used the award winning seasoning combination on a pair of usda choice ribeyes tonight and they were absolutely, without a doubt, the best steaks I’ve ever cooked. Exceptional crust, fork tender, and over flowing juices ...

[@kayesfavoritethings6745]

Great video!! This is the only issue I have with my Traeger, not being able to sear steaks. I am definitely going to try this!! Thank you so much!!!

[@DT_123]

Don’t get the grease in the wood burner. Yikes

[@user-ow5xl8ug5u]

So how did it go ??

[@scottw8480]

Doesn't the steak juice mess up the inner workings of the grill? that's my biggest complaint about my camp chef pellet grill doesn't get hot enough. Love the video

[@dank9288639]

500 is plenty hot especially if you use grillgrates on these... if you want hotter than that, your gonna be busting out lump and a regular grill

[@Bubba-vo2cm]

I was also concerned about this and that's what I came to the comments to find out because traeger says you should not put it directly over the flame of the juices could start a fire 🔥

[@wyatt054]

@kosmo's after our discussion at church Sunday, This is EXACTLY what I pictured ROFLMBO!!

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

I'm a fan of throwing them in a pellet smoker set to 200F-275F (depends on your patience level, thickness of steaks, and desired smoke level), let them come up to ~105-110F, then pull them off and throw them on a hot griddle with some butter, or a screamin' hot griddle with some grapeseed or avocado oil. Also, dry brine them beforehand and put them straight in the smoker from the fridge, although starting from room temp works but you won't pickup as much flavor. The low n' slow beginning is kinda like sous vide, then the finish on a cast iron skillet or griddle gives you an even better crust than a charcoal grill could provide. No pellet "grill" is truly suited to cooking steak from start to finish, not even the ones with a slide away heatshield. That said, some cast iron over a propane burner finishes what the pellets can't.

[@joshuabrew11]

This is exactly how I make steaks now. It is without a doubt the best steaks Ive ever had. No need to let it sit and come to room temp when you reverse sear.

[@roberteramian4245]

Did you have any issues with grease dripping on fire pot when you cooked direct.can’t wait to try it out

[@damonried1720]

He cooked the steak on a grill/sear grate, not directly over the firepot. Check the video at 4:52.

[@JWH-01]

I wondered the same thing.

[@newmoon0928]

The grill grate has holes in it that DOES allow the grease to drip down to the fire pot.

[@SmokedMidwestBBQ]

😂 😂 haven’t heard the word Dillwod in years!! Love my pellet grill, super easy and makes some great bbq!

[@jedediahhignell8764]

I think it's Dillwad

[@tobygangluff]

Best video you've produced in a while. Love it.

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Toby Gangluff.

[@giorgath]

Does this affect the Traeger’s expected life? I mean, fat dripping in the actual burner, won’t this break the burner?

[@allenwixted1992]

But hasn’t he got the grill sheet he mentioned at the end? Unless I’m totally misunderstanding

[@jimclark3959]

I have found cow cover and tri tip are made for each other Then reverse sear with grill grates on my TRAEGER Thanks Kosmo

[@MikeHoncho884]

Weber’s new smoke fire goes up to 600° with grill grates that’ll be even higher.👍

[@anthonystaggs6239]

But it's a piece of junk so don't waste your time

[@MikeHoncho884]

@@anthonystaggs6239 yeah I learned that close to a year ago weber smoke fires a total fail!! Bummer

[@ajgrooms7651]

Texas beef. Cow cover, dirty bird is the stuff of dreams

[@martinolson761]

I have a Traeger Timberline 850...I don't mess around with steak on it. I use my Weber Kettles for that. Traeger is great for long cooks!

[@KosmosQ]

👊🏼💥

[@dan33klein]

As others have said. Pit boss you can slide of shield and sear directly on top Of flames. Treager is over priced for what they are

[@taylorgang907]

Lol hater

[@trevorholland7]

My pit boss Pellet grill has a slide in the middle you can slide over and sear right over the fire box with the flames lol Iv ate at some expensive steak houses and always eat at seafood or steaks houses and my steaks match there quality everytime

[@Popcorn-xw8in]

Trevor Holland yup pittboss for the win same here

[@mattthygeson5077]

Trevor Holland exact reason I bought my pit boss over a traeger!!

[@sulmer0626]

What model Pit Boss?

[@mattthygeson5077]

Deeevo mines the pitboss pro series 700, it’s the 500 dollar one at Lowes!

[@jeffstrains4014]

I have done several steaks on my offset stick burner, seared in the fire box grill, then smoked turns good but I scrapped a couple trying to cook in the smoke pit lol

[@smokehousesyndicateseattle3998]

I used to think real men only cook on stick burners until life hit and I had to move into an apartment...had to get a pellet smoker...camp chef XXL pellet Smoker...and I am almost a believer. I had to get a smoke tube to get more smoke flavor into the meat...as well as try damn near every pellet brand produced, But I've been KINDA converted...Kinda cause ain't nothing like a fire, and seeing that light blue smoke while having a great IPA with a Tito's backer! FYI I use Lumberjack CharHickory pellets mixed with GMG Texas blend in the hopper and I use Lumberjack 100% Pecan in the smoker tube. Great Video Kosmo! Keep em coming!

[@renotimberwolf2139]

Just ordered the grill grate and your three rubs on this video! Love what you did to steak!

[@Badback60]

Big Shirley let out a salad fart...I’m still laughing at that 🤣

[@cindypridgen3299]

Me too! lol

[@newmoon0928]

Who is big Shirley?

[@newmoon0928]

Who is Big Shirley?

[@sandersonford1]

the instructions for the timberline say to drop bottom shelf to diffuser for sear.

[@ArtDilla]

That Final Fantasy Fanfare song earned my sub!

[@droth2011]

Where there's a will there's a way!! Nice looking steak Kos. For multiple steaks I use my Traeger at 225 on super smoke to reach 100 internal temp and then switch them to my Weber for the sear.

[@FlightX101]

sounds good to me!

[@mlwise24]

I own a Pit Boss. I can reverse sear a rib eye that is amazing. My brother (Treager owner) is jealous as hell.

[@jremeee2011]

Marty what is reverse sear?

[@hongo9111]

@@jremeee2011 When you cook a steak at a low temp to near what you want and then sear it at really high temps.

[@jdeebz303]

@@hongo9111 Lol you can reverse sear with a traeger?? he just showed you can sear it in the video and it can be slow cooked then seared ?

[@travisnance8195]

Same here I have a pit boss and it sears great which is the reason I got the pit boss over a treager

[@mlwise24]

Reverse sear can be done in iron skillet or gas/charcoal grill but at high temp just to put on a crust and grill marks

[@BrandonThomas-cq6yv]

Love the new style of editing

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Brandon Thomas.

[@ZackHaynie]

I gave your YT a shoutout because I like that we finally have a good youtuber in my state

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Zack Haynie.

[@dp2120]

Love this guy's personality

[@bassnbucks3238]

Man I swear I find myself using the kosmos Bbq sauce more and more now!

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you BassNBuck's

[@jonathond1982]

That why I have both a Traeger timberline 850 and a large Big green egg. Traeger for smoking and Egg for serious grilling and smoking.

[@samuelsoto5297]

Your one cool grilling man. Your genuine style won me over.

[@MikeHoncho884]

I still like cooking steaks on my PK. Very seldom what I do one on my Grilla grill. They just turn out better over charcoal and a chunk of hickory. I just wish steak was only a penny!!!! Lol

[@mitbbew6901]

I have a Yoder ys640. I can sear with or without the heat deflector plate. I love that thing! Kosmo. Your cow cover hot is still the BEST beef rub out there. Mix in a little Texas beef rub and wooowee is it good eatin

[@Hoagiebear1000]

Traeger to get them to 110, then stick them on the Weber 22’ kettle for a quick sear. Works great; I get to use more toys, lol

[@rembold24]

Thank you so much for the tip. I have a Traeger and have been frustrated why I can’t get the steaks to be nearly as good as my charcoal grill. Now I’ve got a new idea to try. Can’t wait!! 👍

[@TyBardy]

If I am cooking a really thick cut, I will go low and slow in super-smoke like he did on his first steak but I will finish it on my blackstone to get the crust. Works great. If I am cooking a more typical steak, I don't even bother with my Traeger, its either my Charcoal, my Weber Propane, or my Blackstone

[@dougvaldivia3395]

portable kitchen grill does well with steaks

[@REDTEAMLAW]

Who says you can’t learn anything on KZbin?! Again excellent video. I thought my rib eyes were the best loos like it’s back to the cutting board with your tips. I can’t wait. Thx

[@kevinjolly4584]

I own a Traeger but never use it for beef other than brisket, it is really handy for that. Fish, pork, chicken is what a Traeger is for in my opinion. All other beef is on charcoal or hardwood.

[@madswinebbq]

This is one of your best videos man! I love it ✌️😎

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you The Mad Swine Backyard Barbeque.

[@oldsnwbrdr]

My grills only get to about 375 or 400 at best. Still, I like to cook my NY strips on high while placing my steaks on the edge of the grates so that the direct heat comes around and sears the fat edge of the steak. Even though the rest of the steaks aren’t seared they still come out great.

[@hbk92701]

The problem isn't direct heat. It's the grates. The grates the traeger comes with are porcelain coated to make them last. Replace with stainless steel or cast iron if you want less expensive. If you want to go fancy go copper or aluminum

[@KosmosQ]

Good idea 👊🏼💥

[@lptaylor]

Awesome tips , just got an ironwood 650 and smokin a Turkey today. Way to improvise!!!

[@6902675]

Nailed IT kosmo bro you ROCK. Can you smell what the kosmo is cooking. 💥💥💥

[@CasaMcCleese]

I thought this was going to be a Treager fanboy video. I was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t and that it offered a solution. I think chicken would be better in a Treager if cooked this way just not as hot.

[@danssmokintreasures]

Weber is coming out with their new smoker/ Pellet Grill 200 to 600 degrees in 15 min. I am on it.

[@redsteam1]

"...tiny stick burner..." Hahahahaahah lololol

[@dianejroark]

What if you use a Lodge cast iron Pan?

[@motoxron1]

Awesome as always! Can you do more pellet smoker videos? Definitely a brisket on it please!

[@snturner10]

First video I have seen of this guy. He is funny as hell. Great video.

[@KosmosQ]

Appreciate you!

[@whitemoose2669]

I just bought a Cabelas pellet grill that has a searing station. Smoke then slide the lever and get your grill marks. About $1000 cheaper than the Traeger you had to modify.

[@chefd9002]

Yes to steak

[@newmoon0928]

Yes. You can sear A rib eye. One steak at a time over the 4-5" diameter flame pot.

[@KosmosQ]

👍🏼

[@justincaddell8821]

Kosmo for president !

[@number51oco]

LOL Didn't show what the inside of the grill near the fire pot looked like! I bet that was fun to clean up! LOL

[@chrisgardner1413]

These are the videos I tune in for from you, Kosmo!!

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you Chris Gardner

[@Badback60]

I just ordered Cow Cover, Dirty Bird and Texas Beef rub. looking forward to trying them out!

[@KosmosQ]

Thank you and enjoy Badback60

[@Badback60]

Ordered at 11:41 am and shipped 1:14 pm, that is amazingly fast!

[@cynicalcb]

I mean you used grill grates the second time. That makes a huge difference

[@ntense6527]

Went from Pit Boss to Treager with out sliding cover to expose fire pot. Answers my question….

[@MrFishd05]

After you remove a bunch of crap. Buy a Pitboss, has a moveable sear panel for grilling.

[@terirodriguez2735]

Keepers of the fire!!!!!!!

[@coreym5072]

These pellet grill are a fab. Pretty much an oven. Some of them are 3k +. I’ll stick with my green egg that can provide better flavor

[@Doug6714]

Now I see how to get grill marks on my steak on my camp chef. I just gut the smoker and put the grates back on. Thanks.

[@jons3808]

I’m that idiot who ruins everything I tried to grill… that is until I got my Traeger. It may not be perfect, but I’m very happy with the reverse seared steaks I’ve made. Plus, I’ve also made some incredible smoked salmon on it. Maybe I’ll try this direct heat method sometime.

[@KosmosQ]

👊🏼💥

[@danielarchibald3247]

Love that, pellet grill is a stick burner, just uses little sticks😂😎👍

[@jessegarcia6909]

Daniel Archibald Facts!

[@skwerlee]

I think the new Weber Smokefire will shine on cooks like this

[@FrankNeulichedl]

You could also try the pizza attachment from gmg (which should fit) and instead of a pizza stone have the griddle in there. Should be even hotter as it funnels the heat right to the griddle

[@dannybartlett9078]

wow very refreshing way to make a smoker video congrats you just got yourself a new subscriber... entertaining

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

Dang it Kosmo you done turned my guy into a que snob lol and won't q it up without a bottle or 2 of your rib candy lol . Keep up the great work buddy . 💖

[@KosmosQ]

Smart man!!