Rib-Eye Steak Cooked in an Ice Chest

  • (2)6 2” Rib-eye steaks, prime
  • Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 sprigs thyme

Cook steaks in ice chest with water at 133 for 1 to 3 hours. (see Ice Chest Steak) Check water temperature every 30 minutes and add hot water as needed. Remove steaks from bags and pat dry.

Transfer steaks to a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Add shallot, garlic and thyme to a skillet and cook on high for 30 seconds. Pour over steaks. Transfer steaks to cutting board and serve. Transfer drippings from baking sheet to a grave bowl.

Enjoy!

Source: The Food Lab

Author: Ron Booker

Ron is a grandfather, health law attorney, and pitmaster for the BBQ Posse competition barbecue cook-off team. He loves rising his 2009 H-D Fatboy and anything related to barbecuing and grilling.