Reverse Seared Steak

Place on a rack over a baking sheet so that the air can circulate around both sides. Coat both sides of the steaks with Kosher salt and let sit on the counter for 1 hour (at least 40 minutes) before cooking. If you don't have at least 40 minutes to spare before cooking, skip this step and season right before smoking. Ideally, place in refrigerator overnight uncovered for the best results!

Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F. Most pellet grills don’t need it, but you can add a pan of water in the corner of the smoker to keep moisture inside.

Pat steaks dry to remove excess moisture. Season all sides of the steaks generously with the seasoning. You can use a little olive oil if desired to help the rub stick to the steaks better.

Add steaks to smoker and smoke at 225°F until it hits an internal temperature of 120°F for medium rare, approximately 1-1.5 hours. Thicker steaks will cook longer. I recommend using a meat thermometer to help achieve the perfect temperature without overcooking the steak.

Once the steaks reach their desired temperature, place on a carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. While the steaks are resting, increase the heat of the grill to 450°F (set temperature to "High" if using a Traeger or any other pellet grill with a high heat setting) and place a cast iron skillet or griddle on the grill. Close the lid. Alternately, you can sear the steak in a piping hot pan on the stove top.

Once the grill reaches 450°F, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and once sparkling add the steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to form a nice crust. This will bring the steaks up to your desired finish temp, 130-135°F for medium rare. See chart below for doneness temperatures.

This step is optional as the steaks have already rested before searing, but a little extra rest won't hurt and could allow the juices to redistribute further into the steaks. Remove steaks from pan, place on a cutting board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and rest for 10-20 minutes.

Slice your beautifully reverse seared steak against the grain and enjoy!