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Ribeye's

I want to cook ribeyes on the bge but as I look up recipes all point at different temps. I like steaks about 1" thick and medium well is there a standard temp and time to go by. To get a good moist steak and tender. I have always cooked on gas and obviously doing it wrong for years. I'm afraid to run temp up so high to burn steaks but it seems to be the practice. Any suggestions is welcome please 

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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,923
    I usually grill steaks at 550-600.  500 is also ok.  Medium well with a 1 inch steak is going to take you 10-12 minutes.  Keep the lid closed and watch the temp.  If the temp jumps it is because you get lots of flare ups and it is going to take less time.  This should not be a problem if you cook with the lid closed but it can happen.  I cook steaks by "feel" but a fool proof method is to use a thermometer to check the temp toward the end of the cook.  If I remember correctly,  medium well is 140F but you might want to do a search and double check that.  Also, if you plan on using some kind of dry rub, I suggest that you do it AFTER grilling the steaks and let them rest for 5 minutes in a plate loosely covered with alluminium foil.  The temp will increase by about 5 degrees while they rest so take that into consideration when planning your temps.

    Good luck!

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  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    Thank you so much paqman 
  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    The definition of medium well varies by source.  I have seen it listed as:
    • 145º-155º
    • 150º-155º
    • 160º
    I use the 145-155º values for medium well. Your desired outcome of "To get a good moist steak and tender" is in conflict with medium well. You might be happier with 135º - and call it whatever you like.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    Lol ok to achieve 600 degrees is the daisy wheel left completely off. Also I'm sure you flip steaks at least once during this. Guys this egg thing all new to me thanks for the help
  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    I usually take the daisy wheel off for anything above 350º.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    So I can regulate heat with bottom door just fine then 
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Yes you can 
    also, at 600 direct you're gonna want to flip a couple of times to get to Med Well. 

    Are you planning direct or raised direct?
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    My first so I'm up for suggestion 
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    If you have a way to raise the grid to felt level, it's a lot easier to control, at least for me. I burnt up some rib eyes trying to reverse sear at factory level. 2 min/side and they were toast. Running around 650-700. 

    You can raise the grid by putting 3 bricks or empty beer cans on the fire ring and the grid on that. 

    May 600 I'd probably flip every 3-4 minutes if raised direct. 
  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    steaks like that i cook direct at 400-500.  i fill the firebox about halfway.  rotate at 4 minutes, flip 4 minutes later, check for doneness around 10-12 minutes.  i find thinner steaks are harder to check internal temp accurately and i go by feel as well as temp.  a thermopen helps immensely because you can move it around and get an accurate reading.  also for 1" thick steaks i don't bother with reverse sear, not worth the hassle IMHO.

    it's going to be awesome so post us some pix!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    Ok went to local store steaks didn't look real great so I went with pork back ribs.  gonna try a 3/2/1 on them with a drip pan with apple juice. Sounds decent to me
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Personally, I'd lose the juice in the pan. If you want to add to the foil, cool. When it evaporates your temp will spike if you're not babysitting. 

    You don't need it for moisture in the egg. 
  • swordsmn
    swordsmn Posts: 683
  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
    3/2/1 will be too long if their baby backs. You might go 2/2/1.  Two hours foiled will give you totally falling off the bone ribs even mushy texture.  I like fall off the bone baby backs and foil for  1 - 1 1/2 hours depending how thick the ribs are.

    How ever you cook them make notes this way you know for the next time and can adjust if needed.
  • UCFFAN
    UCFFAN Posts: 38
    Low N Slow Steaks!

    SO I'm a contrarian with most folks on this post having tried a variety of ways. I LOVE rib-eyes! Best flavor and texture... Read through the Reverse Sear posts on this site.... Once I tried this I have never gone back to high-temp stakes. I season at least 12 hours in advance (24 if possible) and its real simple on the rub..... Montreal Seasoning is my favorite after trying many of my own concoctions MS is the most consistent and reliable. I set my digique at 250-275 and let my XLBGE settle down for an hour before starting a cook. I prefer Ribeye @ 1.5 inch thickness, de-boned. I pull theM at an IT of 130 usually an 1 hour to 1:15 depending on thickness. Then I fire up my sear section on my gas grill making sure its at top temp and sear each stake about a minute on each side. Then big chunk of salted butter (or garlic butter mix), wrap in foil and pop them in the cooler and wrap with a towel till serving..... 10 minutes usually. We occasionally have someone who wants the medium-well or even well (Not sure why??) which means pulling 140-145 IT. (A Thermal-Pin is a MUST for any EGG!) Benefit of the low-slow steak is when you get these medium-well or well done requests you don't dry them out or over cook at the high temps... its all about consistency... (Oh... like to cook the stakes with a few chunks of oak or pagan!)

    Low N Slow keeps the moisture packed in the ribeye and the searing sets the deal! Try it ... you'll never change back to high temp stakes!
  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    I agree that reverse sear is the way to go for thicker steaks. Any steak 1.5" or thicker is best done with reverse sear. Problem is that @Danny71 is cooking 1" thick ribeyes. 1" is difficult to get right with reverse sear. To me, a 1" steak is much harder to get right than a thicker steak. I normally get ribeye cut to 1.75". 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
  • clifkincaid
    clifkincaid Posts: 572
    1" steaks for me: 650 dome and lump held for awhile. Throw steak on 1.5min flip 1.5 min flip 1.5 min flip close down and check after couple minutes for 140ish. Then on to plate covered with foil and wrapped with a towel. Sets in the oven or microwave until ready to eat.
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    Man yall are so helpful with everything I really appreciate it. I hope this discussion don't erase itself after a while. I'm going out of town next week and will try the steaks when I return. 
  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    Ok got ribs on at 230 degrees if I want to bake a potato with ribs about how long will it take at 230 degrees to get potato done
  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    If you have a way to raise the grid to felt level, it's a lot easier to control, at least for me. I burnt up some rib eyes trying to reverse sear at factory level. 2 min/side and they were toast. Running around 650-700. 

    You can raise the grid by putting 3 bricks or empty beer cans on the fire ring and the grid on that. 

    May 600 I'd probably flip every 3-4 minutes if raised direct. 
    I've had no problem cooking them on my XL at 700+ standard grid height 2 minutes a side then close both the top and bottom vents and leave it on for 4 to 6 minutes for med rear to med.  If you are going by temp I pull my streaks for med around 135 to 138, for med rear 126 to 133 and for rear 119 to 125.  I don't do well done.  Remember, if it's not done you can always put it back on.  Now if you are doing reverse sear; go indirect at about 300 tell the steak is 120 or so.  Pull what ever you are using for indirect and crank up the egg to about 500 and sear each side for about 2 minutes.  If you want the cross grill marks, turn it a 1/4 turn after a minute.  Good luck and enjoy.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Danny71 said:
    Ok got ribs on at 230 degrees if I want to bake a potato with ribs about how long will it take at 230 degrees to get potato done
    Potatoes cook to 200 IT so it will take awhile unless you hasselbeck (sp) it. I'd throw it on for an hour and the finish in the microwave. Actually, I'd do it in the microwave anyway, but if I were to put on the egg, that's what I'd do.