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First attempt at reverse sear theory

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After reading so many of the brethren tips and theories to using reverse searing I was ready to try it. I chose to try it on a thick cut, bone in pork chop and a 1 inch NY strip.


So I slowly brought the IT of the meats up over indirect coals with a little bit of pecan. Then seared it directly over the hot coals. Allowed the meat to rest for about 10 minutes in foil.

I really had trouble wrapping my head around this technique. But for my first try I was happy. It's a little over what I wanted but the it was cooked consistently from crust to crust.
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Sides are a quinoa salad and baked sweet potato.

I will do a reverse sear again. Oh and the pork chop turned out even better than the steak. I didn't get a pic because my husband made his plate and gobbled it up. He said it was a really good pork chop so I'll take that as a win.
Thanks for viewing and I welcome any other tips for perfecting the reverse sear. :biggrin1::mrgreen:
 
Looks great. I tried it once on a 9LB beef round and it turned out great. Never thought of doing it on a steak or chop but after seeing how it worked out for you I am going to try it again.
 
Reverse sear is more of a Law than theory.

I usually give the meat a short rest before searing.

My mistake ninja. I guess I was thinking of it as theory because I don't know if it's producing a better taste. Not because it doesn't work.
I will let it rest before searing next time. Thanks.
 
I'm a big fan of reverse sear. Use it on tri-tips a lot and thick ribeyes when I get them. Never tried it on a pork chop! :thumb:
 
Looks darn near perfect from here. I personally have found that the reverse sear technique works best on cuts that are 1.5 inches thick or thicker. I have found it is easier to get a good sear on the thicker cuts.

KC
 
I've never tried the reverse sear but this thread has me eating to try it. Nice job.
 
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