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When it’s steak night, you know there’s going to be a restaurant-quality dinner on your plate. But you know what makes a juicy steak even better? Smoke-kissed flavor from a pellet grill<\/a> or smoker. Making smoked steak is easier than you might think, and it will result in dinner that’s intensely flavored with plenty of complexity.<\/p>\n Our recipe will show you how to smoke a steak\u2014specifically, two ribeyes. When a ribeye is cooked slowly at low heat, it becomes an even more tender cut of meat. You could also choose other cuts of meat<\/a> like porterhouse<\/a>, T-bone or New York strip. As for the best wood to use, pair cherry, mesquite or hickory with beef for great flavor.<\/p>\n At a minimum, it will take 45 minutes to an hour to smoke a steak to medium-rare<\/a>. Depending on your desired doneness\u2014if you prefer your steaks more on the side of well-done\u2014the steak may take additional time to cook. It’s important to use a meat thermometer<\/a> to keep an eye on the temperature of your steak.<\/p>\n Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Preheat your smoker to 225\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Add wood chips or pellets to the smoker according to the manufacturer’s directions.<\/p>\n Place the steaks in the smoker.<\/p>\n Smoke the steaks for one hour or to your desired degree of doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0F; for medium, 140\u00b0; and for medium-well, 145\u00b0).<\/p>\n Remove the steaks from the smoker. Let them stand for five minutes before serving them.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Letting steaks rest is a crucial part of the cooking process. It allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak. This creates melt-in-your-mouth tender bites.<\/p>\n Cooked steak should be stored in the refrigerator. It’s important to store it in an airtight container or wrapped in a layer of storage wrap and aluminum foil.<\/p>\n Just like a grilled or baked steak, any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and used within three to four days.<\/p>\n Freshly cooked steak is unmatched, but you can heat up any leftovers. Heat it up in a 250\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes. You can also reheat steak<\/a> in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n A smoker is a dry environment. Smoking a steak without spraying it will still be delicious, but it will stay even more moist and juicy with a bit of help. Use a spray bottle to spritz the steak with apple cider vinegar, apple juice or beer to add another depth of flavor.<\/p>\n Steak is versatile enough to serve with just about anything. Pair the smoky-flavored steak with sauteed mushrooms<\/a> or Parmesan-roasted broccoli<\/a>. Try it with cheesy mashed potatoes or roasted red potatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n While smoked steak can be served with a variety of steak sides<\/a>, it can also be incorporated into many dishes. Whether right off the smoker or eaten as leftovers, smoked steak is a wonderful addition to enchiladas<\/a> and tacos. You can also use it sliced over a salad, in a sandwich<\/a> or even on a pizza.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Put a flavorful spin on dinner with smoked steak. 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Smoked Steak Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Season the steaks<\/h3>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Step 2: Smoke the steaks<\/h3>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Step 3: Let them rest<\/h3>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Smoked Steak Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Smoked Steak<\/h2>\n
How long does smoked steak last?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat smoked steak?<\/h3>\n
Smoked Steak Tips<\/h2>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How do you keep steak moist when smoking it?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with smoked steak?<\/h3>\n
How else can you use smoked steak?<\/h3>\n