Smoked Rib-Eyes with Bourbon Butter

Ingredients

Steps

• 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.

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  Ingredients

  • 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

• 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.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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• 3

  Generously season the steaks with the Traeger Prime Rib Rub.

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  Ingredients

  • 4 (1 inch thick) rib-eye steaks

  • To Taste Traeger Prime Rib Rub

• 4

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

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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• 5

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

  Grill: 500 ˚F

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• 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.

  Grill: 500 ˚F

  Probe: 135 ˚F

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• 7

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

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• 8

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

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