Think I've finally nailed my reverse sear technique

Meatyorology

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Think I've finally nailed my reverse sear technique

September 4, 2017, 03:32 PM

I did indirect on my Webber gas grill till about 120 and then seared it in a cast iron pan over my chimney with bacon grease I had saved. By far the best tenderloin I have ever cooked.
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EdF

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September 4, 2017, 03:33 PM

Everything is better with bacon! ;-)
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JCGrill

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September 4, 2017, 03:35 PM

Yup, nailed it.
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September 4, 2017, 03:37 PM

It don't get any better than that!!!!!!
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#5

September 4, 2017, 04:00 PM

That's some beautiful looking steak right there
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September 4, 2017, 04:23 PM

Money!
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September 4, 2017, 06:30 PM

Sorry, my drool hit my keyboard! Great job.
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September 4, 2017, 06:32 PM

Those steaks look super.
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September 4, 2017, 06:32 PM

Absolutely nailed it!
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#10

September 4, 2017, 06:59 PM

Very nice!
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September 4, 2017, 08:07 PM

Beautiful!
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#12

September 4, 2017, 08:12 PM

Great job!
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September 4, 2017, 08:45 PM

Great job!
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September 4, 2017, 08:52 PM

I don't want you to get to big of a head so, yeah they look ok! I also think your grass almost needs some trimming.
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#15

September 4, 2017, 11:48 PM

Dayum! That's some of the most gorgeous steak I've ever seen. Nicely done!
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