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Every Friday
5 O'Clock Smoke

Finally off work? Looking for a reason to fire it up?
Join the others. Here's what we recommend for this weekend.

๐Ÿฅฉ This Friday: Reverse Sear Ribeye โ†’
๐Ÿ—“ Friday Night Lineup

5 O'Clock Smoke ยท Friday Recipe
Reverse Sear Ribeye

The only steak method worth knowing. Low heat first, screaming hot finish.

Prep10 min
Cook45โ€“60 min
Temp225ยฐF โ†’ 500ยฐF+
Serves2
  • 2 ribeyes, 1.5" thick minimum
  • Kosher salt โ€” heavy hand
  • Coarse black pepper
  • Garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme
  • Kingsford charcoal
  • Probe thermometer
1
Salt both sides heavily the night before โ€” or at minimum 45 minutes out. Let them come to room temp before cooking.
2
Set up your smoker or grill for indirect heat at 225ยฐF. Add a chunk of cherry or pecan wood for a light smoke.
3
Season with pepper, place on the indirect side, insert your probe thermometer.
4
Cook low and slow until internal hits 125ยฐF for medium-rare. Pull and tent loosely with foil.
5
Crank your grill or cast iron to screaming hot. Sear 60โ€“90 seconds per side. Add butter and herbs, baste in the last 30 seconds.
6
Rest 5 minutes. Crack a beer. Slice against the grain and don't apologize for how good it looks.
Kevin's note: The box fan isn't just for ambiance โ€” it keeps the mosquitoes honest and the smoke moving. Don't skip it.

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Gear we actually use. No fluff, no filler.
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Masterbuilt 40"

Our go-to electric smoker. Holds temp like a champ and fits a full brisket with room to spare.

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ThermoPro TP25

Four probes. Bluetooth range. Never pull a brisket blind again.

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Heath Riles BBQ Rub

Championship-level seasoning. One shake and you already smell like you know what you're doing.

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Kosmos Q Rub

Competition-tested. Works on ribs, brisket, chicken โ€” basically anything that lands on the grate.

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Meat Church Rub

Holy Gospel is gospel. Matt Pittman knows what he's doing, and so will you after one bag.

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LIZZQ Pellet Tube

Turn any grill into a smoker. Fill it with pellets, light it, and let the smoke do its thing.

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