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Smoked Rib-Eyes with Bourbon Butter

Smoked Rib-Eyes with Bourbon Butter

By Traeger Kjøkken

For good reason, rib-eyes are the favorite steaks of many a discriminating meat eater. An hour's smoke followed by a quick sear and a luscious pat of bourbon-flavored butter take these to a whole new level.

Forberedelsestid

10 Referat

Tid for matlaging

1 Timer
15 Referat

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredienser

main
1/2 Cupbutter, room temperature
2 Clovegarlic, minced
2 Tablespoonbourbon
1 Tablespoonminced chives or green onions
1 Tablespoonminced parsley
1/2 Teaspoonsalt
1/2 Teaspoonground black pepper
4 (1 inch thick) rib-eye steaks
To TasteTraeger Prime Rib Rub
Måleenheter:

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  • Step 1

    For the Bourbon Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, garlic, bourbon, chives, parsley, salt and pepper and stir with a wooden spoon. Butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving time.

    Ingredienser
    • 1/2 Cup butter, room temperature

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 2 Tablespoon bourbon

    • 1 Tablespoon minced chives or green onions

    • 1 Tablespoon minced parsley

    • 1/2 Teaspoon salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 3

    Generously season the steaks with the Traeger Prime Rib Rub.

    Ingredienser
    • 4  (1 inch thick) rib-eye steaks

    • To Taste Traeger Prime Rib Rub

  • Step 4

    Arrange the steaks directly on the grill grate and smoke for 1 hour.

    01:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 5

    Momentarily remove the steaks to a platter and set the temperature of your Traeger to 500℉.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 6

    When grill is hot, return the steaks to the grill, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 135℉ for medium-rare, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    135 ˚F / 57 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Transfer steaks to a platter and immediately top each with a pat of the bourbon butter.

  • Step 8

    Let the meat rest for 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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