Perfect SVQ Rib Eye's

[blakerandy]

Well I'm starting to get my new PK360 dialed in and last night I did a couple of 1 1/2" thick rib eye's that we cut from a roast.

I did the Sous Vide in our Instant Pot for 3 1/2hours at 134. Salt and pepper plus a sprig of thyme in the vac bag.

When the Sous Vide was complete I put them in the freezer for about 1/2 hour.

Got the PK going for low and slow then smoked the steaks for 45 min with a chunk of hickory. Then did the reverse sear. and finally ate.

Sorry but as usual I forgot to take any pictures. My wife said it was the best steak she has ever had and I agree. Perfectly done and so flavorful.

[Jerod Broussard]

I like the, "finally ate" comment.

[bbqLuv]

I got an Insta pot have not tried to Sous Vide with it.
Thanks for the idea.

[blakerandy]

We use our Instant Pot at least 3 time a week. I upgraded to the model that does the Sous Vide and am loving it.

[efincoop]

+1 with bbqLuv. I'm guessing this is just newer/newest models?

[Kwalker629]

I prep our steaks with tenderizer, pepper, "Ass Kickin" Honey Chipoltle seasoning, some minced garlic, liquid smoke, and about 2 t of whisky per side, work it in with a fork, and then put a light coat of olive oil on it. Vacuum seal it and let it marinate for 24 hrs, then either freeze them or cook them. Sous-vide at 131F for anywhere from 2 - 4 hrs and then just sear them. It might be interesting trying the ice bath and then smoking them for a while. but I would need to be careful. My wife likes her steaks med-rare.

[efincoop]

Drop your sous vide temp to 125. That should provide you with a little buffer.

[fzxdoc]

Sous vide below 130° can be risky due to food safety issues and is generally not recommended for long cooks. Short cooks only. As this site says, cooking below 130° is like leaving the meat out on the counter: https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/...ety-guidelines .

Just FYI. You do you, though, as they used to say.

Kathryn