RibEye suggestions?

[sdkid]

Looking for a marinade suggestion for my ribeyes. Will be in my MES40 tomorrow during the supposed blizzard that ion the way.

Thinking of Jeffs rub but looking for other ideas too.

 

[chilerelleno]

A good ribeye should not need a marinade.
Just my$0.02

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

^^^^ What Chile said ^^^^^. You could do something as simple as a SPOG dry rub and let them set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight if you want.

 

[chilerelleno]

Dry brine with Kosher salt and whichever spices you like, about 2-4 hours per side.
Smoke to an IT of about 100°-115°, then reverse sear in smoking hot cast iron or sear on a blazing hot grill.

 

[browneyesvictim]

My preference is a SPOG with thyme and rosemary. Montreal seasoning is also good benchmark. But if you are going to use Jeffs rub on steak I would prefer his Texas rub and for beef in general. I prefer a "seasoning" rather than a "rub" or "marinade". But if you want to marinade, McCormick's actually make some pretty good ones in the little packets and can get them at most grocery stores. I like the Brazilian Steakhouse marinade the best so far out of all of them that I have tried. I will even use them as a "seasoning" although they are meant to be a marinade with oil added.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I don't really marinade steaks either but in the past I have to just give it just a little extra something to compliment the good beef. One that turned out really good was using Ten Point Whiskey (its a caramel flavor, wasn't my choice to drink but good for marinading)for just a couple hours the Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper. A very light glaze of Teriyaki

 

[texomakid]

I'm gonna have to suggest Jeff's Texas rub recipe for a Rib eye. That's my experience. It's a good blend of what a lot of folks like to season beef/steak with and it works well on Rib eye. I haven't had much luck with marinate but I've got a couple of friends who do it quite well, I just don't remember what they use?

 

[Bearcarver]

Only thing I ever do is about 3 hours worth of some "Lawry's" Honey Teriyaki" Marinade, before Grilling or Smoking.

Then nothing else after that. Ribeyes are Naturally Awesome!!

Bear

 

[sdkid]

I dont do alot of beef. This is discounted meat from Walmart so who knows how good it is. I'll try the Texas rub. All thoughts and ides are greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone.

 

[jcam222]

I really like to stay plain with a good steak. Maybe some coarse salt and pepper. If I am feeling crazy I’ll add a little rosemary and thyme.

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

I agree with @Bearcarver with using a teriyaki marinade. I only grill Ribeyes though - will not smoke one. Too good not to slap on the grill.

 

[Bearcarver]

I agree with @Bearcarver with using a teriyaki marinade. I only grill Ribeyes though - will not smoke one. Too good not to slap on the grill.

LOL----I only Grill Ribeyes too, because Mrs Bear doesn't want hers smoked, & we share one Steak.

Bear

 

[chilerelleno]

I only grill Ribeyes though - will not smoke one. Too good not to slap on the grill.

Derek,
I challenge you to take a nice 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" thick rib eye and smoke it to an IT of 100°-115° and then slap it on a blazing hot grill to finish it.
You'll get every bit of the grilled sear/char you love, but with great smoke flavor.
Proof that we can have our cake and eat it too. ;)

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

We grow a lot of herbs, and I did come up with a steak marinade using them. I chopped fresh parsley, basil, thyme, and garlic. Added that to olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Marinated steaks for half a day in a plastic bag. Threw on a very hot grill to barely med rare.

Gotta say, we thought they were the best ribeyes we had that summer. (I'm usually too lazy to go through all that)