If you’re like many grillers or self-proclaimed ‘grill masters,’ then you have to admit that there have been times that you’ve grilled a steak and it’s a little undercooked or a little too overcooked. It’s nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about– how else will you know the exact way to prepare a steak? However, when it comes to Reverse Sear Steak recipes, the grilling technique differs a little.

Typically, when you cook a steak, you’re cooking it from the outside in. With reverse sear steaks, you’re preparing it in the exact opposite way of how we normally cook steaks. With this technique, we’re cooking the steaks from the inside out, low and slow. This allows your meat to be more flavorful since the low temperature allows the meat to retain its juices within.

The method may seem a little odd, but there is a method to the madness. This technique gives you the opportunity to maximize the flavor of your meat, all while creating a delectable seared crust.

Though the title of this recipe seems like it can’t be done anywhere outside of a 5-star restaurant, you can actually master this recipe right from the comforts of your own backyard or on your next camping trip. Check out this step-by-step guide on preparing a Reverse Sear Steak Recipe.

Reverse Sear Steak Recipe: The Process

If you’ve ever gone to a restaurant and had a reverse sear steak, then you know how flavorful and delicious this piece of meat can be. Oddly enough, the process of making this flavorful piece of meat isn’t as daunting as it may seem. The flavor and texture of the meat is all in the technique. 

Ingredients

1 Ribeye steak (12 to 16 ounces)

1 tbsp sea salt

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tbsp fresh black pepper

Grill that can smoke at a low temperature (preferably with a lid)

Instructions

Step 1: Let your charcoal burn within the grill for 10 to 15 minutes. For added flavor, feel free to add hickory wood chips.

Step 2: Once your charcoal is hot, move it to one side within the grill to make room for more charcoal or wood later. During this step, you’re waiting on the temperature to reach 275F to 300F

Step 3: While you're waiting on the grill to reach the temperature you want, now is a good time to season your meat with the sea salt, black pepper, and cinnamon on both sides. 

Step 4: Once your grill has reached the right temperature, you can then place the steak on the opposite side of the charcoal and let it roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the meat’s internal temperature reaches 120F. You can continually add charcoal and wood chunks to help the meat maintain a consistent internal temperature.

Step 5: Take the steak off the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes. While your meat is resting, this is when you want to get your grill ready to reach an extremely high heat. 

Step 6: Once the grill has a good fire going, you’ll want to place the steaks over the fire for one minute per side. Flip the steak and repeat the process.

Step 7: Slice and serve. The seasonings with this piece of meat are flavorful as is, but, of course, you can always brush the meat over with your favorite steak or barbecue sauce.