Ironic...

JB

Was reading the board yesterday, one of those posts where someone had problems getting to, and/or holding temp in the Egg. I've always been puzzled by those posts, guess I've just been fortunate to have never had any problem with a fire going out, or getting to nuclear temps. Granted, I've only had an Egg about 9 months, but average about 4 nights/ week cooking on it.

Well, last nite it finally happened to me. Fired up the Egg for Ribeyes and asparagus, (vent wide open, top off) just shortly after reading the aforementioned post. Went back in, came out 20-30 mins later expecting sear temps only to find the Egg at 250*. Opened it up, lump was lit but must have had one of those frequently mentioned blockages. Stirred it up good and 15 mins later had 650*. Well, I can now say it's happened to me.

Anyhoo, haven't posted much in a while either- here's last night's Ribeyes & Asparagus.

BeerMike

Nice looking steak!

Cheers,

BeerMike

JB

Thanks Mike

BeerMike

If it tasted better than it looks, that steak would have been out of this world!

Cheers,

BeerMike

JB

Not a whole lot beats a good ribeye in my book. One of my favs.

Mr. & Mrs Potatohead

A nice ribsteak is my favorite too!!
OTOH, it is sometimes hard to tell, as "Food is my favorite Food"

Memphistide

man that looks good

EggSimon

very nice !

eggcellent grill marks !

Misippi Egger

Great job on the steaks, JB ! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Love me some grilled asparagus!

Big George's BBQ

Looks perfect

JB

Yes sir Clark, good stuff!

JB

Thanks Memphis

JB

Thanks Simon

JB

Thanks George

Mark0525

Looks great
Let me see if I have this. For steaks if you want to sear it, which probably is desired, you crank it to 600 and throw the steaks on for a minute on each side, then I'm guessing you would have to take them off to let the fire cool down to what, 350-400? What do you do in the mean time with the steaks while they aren't on the egg?

JB

Mark- the T-Rex method calls for searing for about 90 secs per side, then resting the steaks for 20 mins as the Egg cools down to 400. Then finish to your desired internal temp. I've been taking a bit of shortcut lately, instead of searing at 750-800, I use a bit less lump and sear around 650. I pull the steaks for about 5 minutes, throw in the adjustable rig, close the bottom vent a bit and then roast on the raised grid at around 5-550 until steaks reach about 125-130 internal. I get a good result and it's consistent as far as doneness and taste/ texture, etc.

eenie meenie

JB, nice cook and fabulous sear on those puppies!

Mark0525

JB wrote:

Mark- the T-Rex method calls for searing for about 90 secs per side, then resting the steaks for 20 mins as the Egg cools down to 400. Then finish to your desired internal temp. I've been taking a bit of shortcut lately, instead of searing at 750-800, I use a bit less lump and sear around 650. I pull the steaks for about 5 minutes, throw in the adjustable rig, close the bottom vent a bit and then roast on the raised grid at around 5-550 until steaks reach about 125-130 internal. I get a good result and it's consistent as far as doneness and taste/ texture, etc.

Thanks JB, That helps a lot!!!

JB

Thanks Rebecca

ranger ray

nice! i love the bacon wrap.... a great idea! thanks for the inspiration.... rr

Ricklesss

Another option might be to use the spider and grate way down low in the egg, at a lower dome temp (400-450-500?), and sear just above those blazing hot coals for 90 sec's, etc, then throw in the A.R. and then roast for a short time.
This way you don't have to wait to let the egg cool down.
I think that's the way I used to do it. :blink:
Been hot tubin' for a while now, because like that method...

JB

Thanks Ray, I can't claim that idea, saw it on here myself... works and tastes great.

JB

Rick- yeah, been meaning to pick up a small CI grid to do just that. Like so many other things, just haven't got round to it..

Brokersmoker

Now that looks like some good beef!