First, I don't claim to be an expert, or that this is the best way to cook a steak. It is just my way. But it works for my wife and I.
Well, ya gotta start with some fire - I use KBB
A little mise en place (Don't tell anyone I forgot to take this photo before I put the steaks on.)
I front sear on the chimney if the steaks are small enough. That makes it easier to dump the right amount of coals to keep the temp low enough to finish the steaks in the kettle. I flip about every minute until I have a nice crust - don't forget to do the sides too.
Lately I have been using Oak Ridge Boys Carne Crosta because it's designed to work over a high heat sear - we really like it.
After the sear I put a small mound of hot coals in the SnS for the low part and set the bottom vent about 1/4 open and the top vent just slightly more open than for 225°. The dome temp set steady at ~ 290°, so I figure that's around 250° at the grate.
I pulled the steaks at 140° which is our preferred temp. When I do the slow last, there is very little carryover.
And the reward for all the hard work. My wife said they were excellent. I was mighty pleased.
Well, ya gotta start with some fire - I use KBB
A little mise en place (Don't tell anyone I forgot to take this photo before I put the steaks on.)
I front sear on the chimney if the steaks are small enough. That makes it easier to dump the right amount of coals to keep the temp low enough to finish the steaks in the kettle. I flip about every minute until I have a nice crust - don't forget to do the sides too.
Lately I have been using Oak Ridge Boys Carne Crosta because it's designed to work over a high heat sear - we really like it.
After the sear I put a small mound of hot coals in the SnS for the low part and set the bottom vent about 1/4 open and the top vent just slightly more open than for 225°. The dome temp set steady at ~ 290°, so I figure that's around 250° at the grate.
I pulled the steaks at 140° which is our preferred temp. When I do the slow last, there is very little carryover.
And the reward for all the hard work. My wife said they were excellent. I was mighty pleased.
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