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First caveman steak

caliking
caliking Posts: 18,966
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Don't know why I waited this long to try this. Best char and crust I've been able to muster with CI, SV, or on the grid. Loved it.


Almost forgot the plated shot since I was busy stuffing my face.


And the accessories to the crime...


#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • slobound
    slobound Posts: 27
    That's a good looking steak!
    - Garrick
    SoCal Egger
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,210
    And we waited 8500 posts to see it! :) congrats all around. Looks fantastic!
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Looks like you are finally catching up!!
    Nicely done sir!
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    Maybe I'll give caveman a try one if these days 

    Kansas City, Missouri
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  • chadpsualum
    chadpsualum Posts: 409
    Great looking steak!  Also love the Golden Monkey!
    North Pittsburgh, PA
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
    Nice cook

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,171
    Great cook and most eggcellent fork placement.  
    BTW- some good sized lump right there.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Cashfan
    Cashfan Posts: 416
    Nice cook! Caveman steaks are awesome!!
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
    Excellent choice in both rub and ale!

    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,172
    A mighty fine looking steak right there Mr. @caliking ...... A favorite cook of mine and have had nothing but outstanding results. It just takes getting over the mental aspect of doing something different while being risk averse to failure. The investment in a thick steak (necessary) can be hefty....With the risk (which I believe is minimal) you get a high payback. Nice job.
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    All in due time. Looks good man. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    Nice job there.  Did you only go caveman sear or did you SV before or cook do a reverse sear w a caveman finale??? 
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,841
    That looks fantastic. Haven't had the guts to try this one myself yet.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Looks great! Nice job.
    LBGE
    AL
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    Gotta try it. Just gotta. 

    Looks awesome!!
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,617
    Dang that looks good.... got to get my nerve up to try it
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,171
    Make sure you have a nice even level of hot lump and away you go.  I generally run dome open for the cook but will cycle depending on how hot the fire becomes.  Again, many ways to get there -but it is a show-stopper for the crowd.  And yes, the protein will get devoured.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Very nice looking steak!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Eat your heart out you steak joints! 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Victory man!  Looks fantastic.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,896
    Sweet meat bro!

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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
    Asheesh, (I hope I have the correct spelling) I can't believe you waited so long for a "caveman cook", they look wonderful! I do this regularly. The first time I tried this Sandy brought home about 70 bucks worth of steak and I threw them on the coals...she about sh*t! 
    Lenoir, N.C.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,966
    Thanks for the kind words, folks. Ended up having to go in to work in the afternoon, so just got a chance to catch up.

     piney said:
    Asheesh, (I hope I have the correct spelling) I can't believe you waited so long for a "caveman cook", they look wonderful! I do this regularly. The first time I tried this Sandy brought home about 70 bucks worth of steak and I threw them on the coals...she about sh*t! 
    Now that's funny! And you were close - its Ashish, but I have been called worse :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,966
    thetrim said:
    Nice job there.  Did you only go caveman sear or did you SV before or cook do a reverse sear w a caveman finale??? 
    The plan was to grill direct, and get some good grid marks on it, so I could post a photogenic steak. Then I said "f*ck it! I'm going caveman!" IT was about 80°F when I dropped it on the coals. Guess it technically ended up as a reverse sear cook. 

    I liked this more than previous SV steak cooks. I'm a fan now. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,966
    Hotch said:
    Looks like you are finally catching up!!
    Nicely done sir!
    I'm trying, Hotch :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,966
    lousubcap said:
    Great cook and most eggcellent fork placement.  
    BTW- some good sized lump right there.
    I had to glue a few pieces together to make that big piece in the back. 

    Seriously though, I've always had pretty big pieces of Rockwood in the bags. The lump for this cook was from a bag that was 2/3rds full.

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    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    It's sad when I look at a cook and wonder what kind of lump they're burning. I guessed (wrongly) Fogo. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    I still haven't tried caveman. That does it, next time it's steak night. Looks great.
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    Morgantown, PA

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  • Judy Mayberry
    Judy Mayberry Posts: 2,015
    OMG that is beautiful (girl adjective)! The great big flat piece of charcoal is the PERFECT piece for caveman style. I've never found a piece like that...the biggest problem is making a flat and continuous bed of coals to put the steak on. My favorite steak cook.
    Judy in San Diego
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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
    caliking said:
    Thanks for the kind words, folks. Ended up having to go in to work in the afternoon, so just got a chance to catch up.

     piney said:
    Asheesh, (I hope I have the correct spelling) I can't believe you waited so long for a "caveman cook", they look wonderful! I do this regularly. The first time I tried this Sandy brought home about 70 bucks worth of steak and I threw them on the coals...she about sh*t! 
    Now that's funny! And you were close - its Ashish, but I have been called worse :)
    Hey I didn't do to bad for a Truckdriving, NC Hillbilly
    Lenoir, N.C.
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