Despite cooking on a MAK (and working here!) for 3 years, I've never cooked using the sear grate before. As luck would have it, we found one floating around the shop to use for testing, so I got to take it home to play with!
Picked up a couple of inexpensive ribeyes, and sprinkled them with some smoked kosher salt, and let them dry brine in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Next up, they got a liberal coating of Cash Cow, and onto the MAK to smoke for about an hour.
I foolishly didn't think to have a bit of snack before making up dinner, so by the time we were ready to sear, both James and I were a bit irritable and hangry. I turned the grill to HIGH, but only let it get it up about 415° before throwing the steaks onto the searing grate.
Just a couple of minutes on each side, and they hit 140° IT.
Gave a little extra sprinkle of Cash Cow, and tucked in!
Next time will let the grill get a bit hotter before going to sear, but all in all was pretty happy with how they turned out, and especially happy to finally stuff my face!!
SO hard smelling that cooking while your belly is growling-- I'm sure you all know the feeling!
Missed the interior money shot because my hands were too busy eating, but nice crispy fat, and great smoky juicy flavor.
Picked up a couple of inexpensive ribeyes, and sprinkled them with some smoked kosher salt, and let them dry brine in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Next up, they got a liberal coating of Cash Cow, and onto the MAK to smoke for about an hour.
I foolishly didn't think to have a bit of snack before making up dinner, so by the time we were ready to sear, both James and I were a bit irritable and hangry. I turned the grill to HIGH, but only let it get it up about 415° before throwing the steaks onto the searing grate.
Just a couple of minutes on each side, and they hit 140° IT.
Gave a little extra sprinkle of Cash Cow, and tucked in!
Next time will let the grill get a bit hotter before going to sear, but all in all was pretty happy with how they turned out, and especially happy to finally stuff my face!!
SO hard smelling that cooking while your belly is growling-- I'm sure you all know the feeling! Missed the interior money shot because my hands were too busy eating, but nice crispy fat, and great smoky juicy flavor.