What is a Traeger Ribeye Steak?
A ribeye steak is a cut of beef from the rib primal. It contains part of the spinalis dorsi muscle, which is located between the bones that make up the ribcage.
This muscle gets its name from its shape it looks like a small rack of ribs, hence “ribeye.”
Ribeyes are often considered one of the best cuts of beef because they’re flavorful and tender and have a high fat content that makes them very juicy when cooked properly.
They’re great for grilling, pan-frying or roasting; however you choose to prepare it will result in an excellent meal!
Preparing the Steak
- Ingredients needed:
- 1 ribeye steak (1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste if desired
Cooking the Steak
- Sear the steak. Heat up your Traeger to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place a cast iron skillet on top of the grates. Let it heat up for about 10 minutes, then add some oil to coat your pan and sear each side of your ribeye for about 2 minutes per side (for medium-rare).
- Cook until done. Once you’ve seared both sides, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving!
Serving the Steak
The steak is done and ready to serve. You can let it rest for 5-10 minutes before carving, which will allow the juices to settle in and make them easier to see.
Carve your ribeye into slices that are about 1/2″ thick (you can cut off more if you want). Serve with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or a baked potato with melted butter on top!
Tips for Perfectly Cooked Steak
Season the steak. Rub the seasoning on both sides of the steak, then let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Cook your steak at a high temperature and don’t overcook it! The best way to cook a medium-rare ribeye is on an indoor grill set at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or on an outdoor grill set at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (the Traeger pellet smoker can reach 500 degrees).
A 1-inch thick cut will take about 5 minutes per side; if you want yours medium rare, cook it for 6-7 minutes per side; if you’d like it more well done but still juicy inside (or if your steaks are thicker than 1 inch), cook them until they reach 135 degrees F internal temperature before removing from heat.
Let the meat rest after cooking so that all those delicious juices stay inside instead of running out onto your plate when sliced open!
How to Smoke or Reverse-Sear a Ribeye Steak
You’ve likely seen the pictures of perfectly smoked ribeyes on Instagram and wondered how you could get one at home. The answer is simple: smoke or reverse-sear your ribeye steak using the Traeger grill’s infrared technology.
Ribeye steaks are tender cuts of beef that come from their own bones, so they’re best prepared in a low-temperature environment like smoking, which makes them even more tender and delicious than usual.
In fact, if you want to go all out with this method (and spend a little extra time), consider brushing your cut with melted butter before cooking it over indirect heat for six hours at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for maximum tenderness!
HOW TO GRILL A RIBEYE ON TRAEGER PELLET GRILL
The ribeye is one of the most popular cuts of beef, so it’s no wonder that many people want to learn how to grill a ribeye steak.
To cook this cut properly, you will need:
- A Traeger pellet grill with a digital temperature control and wood chip tray.
- Ribeye steaks (1 per person) – 1/2″ thick at most, preferably less than 1/4″ thick if possible! If you are using thicker steaks then make sure they are still very well chilled before putting them on the grill; if possible chill overnight in your fridge covered loosely with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out too much while they’re chilling out!
Traeger Ribeye Reverse Sear
- The Traeger Ribeye Reverse Sear is a technique that allows you to cook an entire ribeye steak, including the bone and fat, at low temperatures for a long time. This method results in a tender and juicy steak with an amazing crust.
- The main difference between this recipe and traditional cooking methods is that we will be searing our steak after it has been cooked through. This means that we need to make sure that our meat has reached its desired temperature before putting it over direct heat!
- If you want even more flavor from your grilled meat then try this method!
How To Cook Steak On a Traeger Grill
Ribeye is a thick cut of meat, so it’s best to cook it on low heat. The key is to get a good sear and then let the ribeye rest for 10 minutes before slicing into it. This gives you time to make sure your steak isn’t undercooked or overcooked.
For the best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness (see below).
The USDA recommends cooking steaks until they reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare, 160 degrees for medium and 170 degrees for well done.
However, we recommend serving your ribeye rare or medium rare because these temperatures allow more moisture in the meat while still keeping its tenderness intact–a difficult task!
How to Cook Ribeye Steak
To cook a ribeye steak, you’ll need:
- A ribeye steak (or two)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For this recipe, we’re going to be using our favorite cut of beef the ribeye! It’s got a lot of marbling and fat that makes it super tender.
The trick is getting the right temperature on your grill or smoker before you start cooking. If you want more tips for how long to cook each type of meat, check out our guide here .
Ribeye Steak Recipe
- How to cook a ribeye steak
- How to grill a ribeye steak
- How to smoke a ribeye steak
- How to reverse sear a ribeye steak on the Traeger Grill
- Cooking Ribeyes on your Traeger Grill
Toppings for smoked ribeye
There are a lot of things you can do with a smoked ribeye steak. You can serve it with a side of mashed potatoes and some asparagus, or maybe you want to try something more adventurous like grilled pineapple and fried avocado slices.
Whatever you do, there’s no doubt that this will be one of the best meals you’ve ever had.
If you’re looking for ideas on how to top your ribeye steak, here are some suggestions:
- Maple syrup
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Bacon bits (if not vegetarian)
- Butter (if not vegan)
Salsa and sour cream are also delicious options for topping off your meal! If none of these sound appealing to you right now, don’t worry there are so many other toppings out there!
Chives or jalapenos could give it just enough spice while still making sure everything stays balanced in flavor profiles; try adding them next time around!
Traeger RIBEYE RECIPE
- Rub the steak with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of Montreal Steak Seasoning or other dry rub to the meat and rub it in well, covering all sides of the steak.
- Place on grill over indirect heat at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes depending on how thick your cut is (for rare) or until desired internal temperature has been reached (120F for medium rare). Allow to rest 3-5 minutes before serving
The Complete Guide to Cooking a Ribeye on Traeger
A ribeye is a cut of beef from the back of an animal. It’s often considered one of the most flavorful steaks, with marbling throughout that makes it tender and juicy when cooked properly.
How Long Should You Cook a Ribeye Steak
There are several factors that determine how long to cook a ribeye steak. The most important is the temperature at which you cook it, but there are also things like thickness and weight to consider.
Here’s an overview of what you should know about cooking times for different methods:
- Roasting in an oven: 10-15 minutes per pound (30 minutes total)
- Grilling over direct heat: 15-20 minutes per pound (45-60 minutes total)
- Smoking on a Traeger grill: 15-25 minutes per pound (60-75 min total)
How to Prepare a Ribeye Steak
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Season both sides of your ribeye with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, then add a tablespoon of butter to it. When the butter begins to sizzle, place your steak in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes per side for medium rare or 4 minutes per side for medium well done.
How to Make Traeger Steak
- Preheat the Traeger to 225 degrees F.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste, then place on the preheated grill stone or pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side (for medium-rare).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Searing Ribeye Steak on a Traeger
Searing the steak is a great way to lock in flavor and add a little char. A cast iron skillet is perfect for this because it can get very hot and distribute heat evenly, but you can also use any other heavy pan with an oven mitt or towel over your hand.
- Preheat your Traeger grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). You may want to set up some kind of temperature gauge like a remote thermometer so you can monitor how hot it gets over time–you don’t want to turn on your grill only to find out it’s not ready yet!
- Heat up your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot (about 3 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl around until coated evenly across bottom surface of pan. This will prevent sticking when adding food later on as well as add extra flavor during searing process by creating browning reactions between proteins in meat along with fats from oil itself which results in better tasting food overall! Make sure there are no flames coming off bottom surface before proceeding next step though; if so adjust heat accordingly until flame goes out completely without burning yourself too badly.
3rd step: Transferring Ribeye Steak from Pan onto Grill While still keeping burner set at high temperature level so that steak doesn’t cool down too much while waiting its turn inside oven/grill.
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Where wind currents help keep temperatures higher than normal levels even after first few minutes following start-up sequence has been completed successfully!
How to Reverse Sear Ribeye Steaks | Traeger Staples
Your Traeger can reverse sear ribeye steaks in a hurry, creating a tender and juicy steak with caramelized edges. This method also helps to lock in moisture, resulting in a more flavorful final product.
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 250 degrees F (120 C).
- Season both sides of your ribeye with salt and pepper before placing them on the grill grate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter when you have about 5 minutes left on your cook time, which will help to further caramelize and seal in all that delicious flavor!
Buying Ribeye
Buy from a reputable butcher.
Buy from a butcher that you trust.
Buy from a butcher who has a good reputation.
Buy from a butcher who knows how to cook the meat, because he or she will give you advice on how best to prepare it for your grill and ensure that it’s cooked properly for maximum tenderness and flavor.
How to Season Ribeye Steak
Seasoning the steak during cooking: This is my favorite way to season a ribeye steak because it allows me to control how much seasoning goes into my food and how much stays on top of it.
I like adding salt and pepper right before putting my meat on the grill or in an oven so that they have time to get absorbed into the meat, but don’t have time for them to burn off in high heat environments like grilling or broiling temperatures.
How to Marinate Ribeye Steak
For the best results, marinate your ribeye steak for at least four hours. If you’re planning on grilling it later that day or evening, then let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. The longer you let it sit in its marinade, the more flavor will be absorbed by your meat and give it a better taste overall.
If you want to save time (and who doesn’t?), there are other ways to marinate your ribeye steak without having to wait around all day:
- Use freezer bags: This is especially helpful if there’s only one of these cuts available at your grocery store when they’re out of stock! Simply place all ingredients inside one baggy then tie off with string or seal tightly with a twist-tie. Place this bag into another larger container filled halfway up with water; seal tightly so no air gets into either baggy before freezing overnight until ready use later on down the road when needed most urgently at home again!
- Use vacuum sealers: If possible try buying these devices through online retailers where prices tend lower than average retail price points elsewhere locally within city limits too often times making them affordable enough even though still relatively high priced compared against other similar products sold elsewhere online today.
How Is Ribeye Best Cooked
Ribeye is one of the most popular cuts of steak around. It’s richly marbled with fat, which means you get an extra-juicy bite every time you take a bite out of it.
Ribeye is best cooked over high heat and served rare or medium-rare so that all those delicious juices don’t run out when you cut into it.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of this guide, and now you know everything there is to know about cooking a perfectly juicy and flavorful ribeye steak on your Traeger Grill.