Ribeye Test

[OldSmoke]

Ok, still testing the smoker after modifying it.

I had a stray 1.5lb ribeye in the freezer I decided to test with. I wanted to see if the convection fan altered the formation of bark. I salted it overnight, in the morning rubbed it with Carnivore Black, and let sit uncovered for four hours in the refer. I smoked it over hickory until 130, let it rest for a bit, then a 2 minute sear both sides on the grill running full blast.



A friend dropped by to show off his new pickup during the smoke. It all went downhill after that. Four IPAs later, all scientific methodology went out the window. The truck is nice though.

The ribeye was forgiving, and came out pretty tasty. Did the smoker mods change anything? The high-test IPAs sort of muddled the analysis.

The ribeye was sliced, and placed on sandwiches with chimichuri, chipotle aioli, and a mix of pickled peppers, papaya, and onions. Very tasty.

The contribution to science was lost. But, a great meal was had by all.

This weekend, jerky. Sans IPA.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Looks like the ribeye is still mooing in the center. So, it appears the mods were successful.

 

[edmonds]

Looks good, and sounds like you had a good time.

 

[Fueling Around]

Did friend only stop to display the new truck or also happen to stay for supper after seeing what is on the grill?
That is cooked almost to my liking of almost medium. Wife needs the moo (and any echo) gone from the picture.

 

[OldSmoke]

Did friend only stop to display the new truck or also happen to stay for supper after seeing what is on the grill?

He needed to move on, but definitely participated in the sampling.

 

[Nefarious]

Meat looks a little more done then I like but still looks delicious, especially with a couple of high test IPA's. I would definitely eat it, even better with a few more IPA's.

The mod test can always be done at a later time, another chance to cook.

 

[MJB05615]

Looks great. Perfectly cooked for me, medium. Nice work.

 

[JLeonard]

Looks good. But to properly judge it I will need a sample and a couple of IPAs sent my way.
Jim

 

[Bearcarver]

Hmmmm, I feel for Ya!!!
I had that happen a few times---Trying to complete a test on Meat and/or Smoker.
And all you end up with is an Awesome Meal.
Hang in there OldSmoke!!

Bear

 

[bauchjw]

Mmm, looks perfect! IPAs help all efforts IMO. We’ll, except weight loss and exercise, but…for looking at a new truck and testing a smoker..ideal!

 

[sandyut]

Looks great from here! A few brews can affect the analysis, but also increase the fun factor by decreasing seriousness.