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Reverse sear and caveman steak finish- nice to play with fire!

lousubcap
lousubcap Posts: 34,457
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Hadn't finished a caveman steak in quite a while. Gave a 2.8 lb Costco prime tomahawk a go. Also tried the caveman asparagus debuted by @smokingal a few weeks ago. "Every picture tells a story."

Caveman asparagus.jpg
Caveman steak 2.jpg
Cavemanfinish.jpg

My asparagus technique needs work- thanks for lookin'.

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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  • smokingal
    smokingal Posts: 1,025

    That steak is the envy of Fred Flintstone. Nice work! I take it the char on the asparagus wasn't to your liking?

    It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
    Egging in the Atlanta GA region
    Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
    Arteflame grill grate

    http://barbecueaddict.com
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  • Gman2
    Gman2 Posts: 421

    Nice work Cap, looks delicious!!

    LBGE, Mechanicsville, Va., LBGE, Duck, NC, XLBGE Wake, Va.
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  • dharley
    dharley Posts: 377

    That steak is beautiful. Nice work!

    LBGE, PSWOO, 36" Blackstone, MasterBuilt smoke box- Playing with fire in Three Rivers, MI

    My '23 & Me' said I'm 2/3 bacon and 1/3 Red Blooded American

    USMC Veteran

    Always do sober what you said you would drunk, that'll teach you to keep your mouth shut.  -EH
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  • BGEChicago
    BGEChicago Posts: 575

    Very nice looking plate!

    Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,457
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2427631#Comment_2427631

    I love char-but I neglected to get fairly uniform thickness spears. And my small veggie long tong technique needs work. But given the chance to combine cooks on one fire, I will go again.

    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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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831

    That looks great! Color is perfect. Did you have any trouble with lump sticking to the meat? I've only tried caveman a couple of times. Didn't care for holding the meat over the fire with one set of tongs while tugging a dozen pieces of lump off of the meat with another pair.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,457

    @Carolina Q In all my caveman cooks I may have had a few times when a piece or two stuck when I flipped it but fortunately only once (that I recall-political response for sure) had to knock any off after the flip and while retrieving. I aim to land the flip on a different set of hot coals-don't know if that makes a difference or not.

    Time to go again if you like crust/char. Nothing like the bite thru to pure meat goodness.

    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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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831

    Oh, I love crust/char. Maybe time for another shot... been a while. Possibly wasn't hot enough.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636

    Beautiful techniques and results Cap!

    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,658

    That looks amazing - well done!

    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,100

    Fantastic looking meal there - and that chunk of beef looks beautifully done.

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    ....just look for the smoke!
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458

    Holy Moly Cap!! Nice cook and photos


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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629

    Wow Wow and Wow!

    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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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,125

    Your grilling game has always been the barometer for my cooks, and this cook is no different. Beautiful results Frank, as always.

    I would be remiss, if I did not mention the quality of that photo, spectacular!

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,546

    @lousubcap that looks amazing with perfect color from edge to edge.

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,064

    Very nicely done. Caveman is probably my favorite way to do a steak.


    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Leopoldstoch
    Leopoldstoch Posts: 1,182

    Very nicely done indeed! Great looking meal!

    Brandon - Ohio

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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377

    Great cook! That looks amazing. No doubt it paired well w/ a little brown water!

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    Tampa Bay, FL
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  • gonepostal
    gonepostal Posts: 716

    Beautiful cook! Just the way i like it...

    Wetumpka, Alabama
    LBGE and MM
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,889
    Love caveman style.  Especially when others see you do it.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,909
    To the top^^^^

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,889
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    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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