Steak in a smoker (grill, bbq, chicken, apple)

[ayoskillz]

Anyone ever tried to smoke a steak in a smoker and which wood chips did you use. I love grill steak but wanted to smoke it to see what the difference is

[Dirt Grinder]

I was going to recommend against it, but I'm a pork/chicken BBQer, so ignore any beef advice from me.

Well, I did a bit of research. It turns-out that cooking your steak at 225°F, and finishing with a quick sear creates an incredibly flavorful product.

Go read what the experts have to say...

Smoked Ribeye Steak

[Threerun]

When I grill steaks I prefer to use maple charcoal and I toss in some wet maple hunk wood- adds a great flavor to the meat.

I've never flat out smoked them though. I may have to try that..

[bellakin123]

We've smoked steaks before. I'm not a fan but sometimes my husband throws in wood (we use a lot of pecan, apple and cherry) with the lump coal (indirect heat). If you like that char then you're not going to get it with smoking unless you sear it (as noted in the link Dirt Grinder posted).


Like I said, I'm really not a fan of smoked steaks. I find smoking works better for brisket when it comes to beef but that's just me. I like my steak charred on the grill for just a few minutes on each side (I lean towards medium rare). There's a big difference in taste when smoking versus flame kissed.

[Threestep2]

Try a four inch rib eye bone in and whatever wood you like.

[bellakin123]

Originally Posted by Threerun

When I grill steaks I prefer to use maple charcoal and I toss in some wet maple hunk wood- adds a great flavor to the meat.

I've never flat out smoked them though. I may have to try that..

Maple charcoal?!? I need to find that!

[Meemur]

Originally Posted by ayoskillz

Anyone ever tried to smoke a steak in a smoker and which wood chips did you use. I love grill steak but wanted to smoke it to see what the difference is

I used hickory chips and then I got an electric carving knife and sliced the smoked steak thinly and finished it in the dehydrator for camping jerky.

It was excellent but took forever to dry! The next time I will go back to making jerky with fresh bacon.

[Threerun]

Originally Posted by bellakin123

Maple charcoal?!? I need to find that!

Review of Basque Sugar Maple Lump Charcoal -- Naked Whiz Ceramic Charcoal Cooking

We get it at the local hardware store- but I see Wal Mart carries it on-line. Maybe they can deliver to the store?

Good stuff.

[bellakin123]

Originally Posted by Threerun

Review of Basque Sugar Maple Lump Charcoal -- Naked Whiz Ceramic Charcoal Cooking

We get it at the local hardware store- but I see Wal Mart carries it on-line. Maybe they can deliver to the store?

Good stuff.

Thank you! Going to see if I can order it

[SATX56]

Nothing beats mesquite for smoking meats. Get some mesquite chips if mesquite isn't available or mesquite charcoal. Chances are you'll love it as do most here in Texas.