Smokin-It 3D
Weber Kettle with an SNS
Masterbuilt kettle that I call the $30 wonder grill
Bullet by Bull Grills gasser
Anova WiFi sous vide machine
Thermoworks Thermapen and Chef Alarm
After reading this thread today, I decided to try the dry method on some Delmonico steaks I picked up. I slowly warmed the CI skillet on the gasser for a bit then cranked the heat up to high aground to get it hot. The the seasoned steaks dry, flopping every minute for about 4 minutes. Then turned one side down to low and let them finish, with a few flips to keep heat even.
they turned out great! I did finish with a little ghee and thyme/rosemary basting.
Well I'm calling it a success. They were a little thinner than I would have preferred but nonetheless the SV worked as advertised, and the cast iron sear was fantastic. In the future I think I'll shoot for maybe123 vs. the 128 I went with today if they're that thin, as the sear did take it right into medium vs. the intended med rare but all the same, it was still a great steak, still very tender and juicy. Hopefully next time they'll be a more realistic thickness avoiding the issue entirely but you work with what you have. In the past I've usually foregone CI for searing, normally going with just screaming hot charcoal (which of course is amazing) but I was only cooking 2 steaks this time so went with the iron today and I must say I was impressed.
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