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Thinkin about caveman

Powak
Powak Posts: 1,412
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I Always reverse sear my ribeyes. And lately I’ve been thinking about going caveman for the sear. I usually pull about 132° before searing to get medium. Same deal with cave man? Also how hot do you get your egg for caveman? 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Same deal, yes. I might even pull a little early(125?) since you are right on the heat source. It's less about dome temp and more about having a glowing bed of coals. 600ish gets you there in my experience. It's fun, but I usually go reverse sear for a more consistent crust. Caveman can leave some spots burnt and some gray. That's why a consistent bed is most important.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Think Wilma instead.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    Photo Egg said:
    Think Wilma instead.
    Ha ha.... You beat me to it. I was going to say something like that. 
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Sea2Ski said:
    Photo Egg said:
    Think Wilma instead.
    Ha ha.... You beat me to it. I was going to say something like that. 
    YUP!!! LOL HAHAHHAH
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    Give a shot and let us know what you thing. Personally I think it’s a bit of a gimmick and there’s better methods to get a sear. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • bangor307
    bangor307 Posts: 139
    I've found that the best way to do caveman is when the coals are burning bright red. If they are ashed over use a blow dryer to get them there. A bit of a hassle but if you like a rare steak with a nice crust it is really tasty.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,814
    Quickest way to get a great crust on a steak.  When flipping land on a different area of the lava lump.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Don't think about it, be about it! 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • SmokeyLopey
    SmokeyLopey Posts: 435
    edited August 2019
    Following up on what @bangor307 said, "A bit of a hassle but if you like a rare steak with a nice crust it is really tasty," I wonder if, since you like your steak medium, it is worth the effort. Unless you simply like trying new techniques, of course!
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  • Dondgc
    Dondgc Posts: 709
    SonVolt said:
    Give a shot and let us know what you thing. Personally I think it’s a bit of a gimmick and there’s better methods to get a sear. 
    What he said. 
    New Orleans LA
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,814
    For those who make or endorse the gimmick comment, how many times have you given it a go with a full lava load of lump to work with??  Just curious.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    SmokeyLopey said:
    Following up on what @bangor307 said, "A bit of a hassle but if you like a rare steak with a nice crust it is really tasty," I wonder if, since you like your steak medium, it is worth the effort. Unless you simply like trying new techniques, of course!
    I can control the doneness with the roast before. I was just curious how the sear portion works with cave man and how it does effect internal temp over searing with a grate.
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