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1st time Egger - Steak Tips

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Happy Father's Day![p]I just bought a used BGE, after wanting one for years. [p]Cooking for the first time tonight - steaks. A pal recommends 1.5 to 2" steaks. Probably a filet for the wife, and ribeyes for the rest of us. Sear at full heat for a minute a side, then close top and bottom dampers to "bake" for about 10 mins to medium rare. [p]Does this sound right? 10 mins seems like a long time....Did he say 2 minutes and I misheard him? [p]Can't wait to go "low and slow" but this is a starting point...[p]Thanks for any advice. I'm very excited about my egg. Dickson
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    Dickson,[p]BEFORE you do anything, look on BGE RECIPES and see the TREX method! I think the link is: http://www.biggreenegg.com/recipes/beef/beef0305.htm[p]Yes you do want 1.5" - 2" whenever possible.[p]I have some 1.5" Prime grade Rib Eyes which I will sear for about 60-90 seconds per side (I'll probably just go 60 seconds as family doesn't love the char). Then the trick is to take off and put on a plate and let REST for 15-20 minutes! Close down all vents and Egg should get to 400. The juices will re-distribute (don't know how/why, they just do). Even if you have two Eggs and one is set at 400, STILL LET IT REST for 15-20 minutes![p]Then I may re-season lightly (Kosher salt and Cracked black pepper) and put on about 3 minutes per side (Depends on thickness) I'd rather do it rare as you can put it back on. [p]If you don't have one, get and Instant read Thermometer! I got a Taylor digital at Target for I think $10-$12. You'll want to take off around 135 if you like it on the rare side of medium rare. Remember, it will continue to cook once it's on the plate about 5 degrees or so. Of course, let your steak rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and enjoy![p]
    Good Luck and Happy Eggin', you'll love it!

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    Dickson,[p] Just in case you didn't get an owners manual with your used BGE click the link below. Everything you wanted to know about your egg and stuff you did know you could know!![p]
    [ul][li]The Naked Whiz[/ul]
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  • Jessica H
    Jessica H Posts: 2
    Dickson,
    Had phenomenal skirt steak for FD tonight. Marinated a la Alton Brown (www.foodnetwork.com) in olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, scallions, hot pepper flakes, cumin.
    Egg to 700+ 4 minutes on one side, then closed it down for 5 min on the other side. Getting my whole family to sit down at the dinner table! [p]Regards, [p]Jessica , Bethesda, MD
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