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Searing Steaks- First or Last

Posted on 6/23/26 at 1:38 pm
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
12750 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 1:38 pm
I've always seared my steaks when they go on the grill.

A family member has a new grill and prefers to sear at the end of the cook. I thought he was crazy, but read that both ways can work and is a frequent topic of debate.

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Posted by MobileJosh
On the go
Member since May 2018
1363 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 1:46 pm to
How thick are your steaks? Less than an inch sear like you do. Thicker reverse sear like he does. You'll have better control of the internal temp and won't have any shitty grey meat. 225deg until 115-120 internal, rest 10 minutes then quickly sear on something screaming hot.
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
7064 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 2:16 pm to
quote:

sear at the end of the cook.

Basically what Sous Vide is.
Posted by theliontamer
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2015
2090 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 3:41 pm to
I cook steak in the pan from start to finish. It's the best, quickest, and easiest way. It gets a little tricky cooking for 6 or more people, depending on your pan/griddle size.
Posted by AgCoug
Houston
Member since Jan 2014
6710 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 4:02 pm to
Reverse searing has become popular in recent years, especially on thick cuts. My results have been fairly mixed from reverse searing, so I don't do it anymore.

Others swear by it, though. Try it out and see if you like it.
Posted by Junkyard Hog
Arkansas
Member since Aug 2019
434 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 4:10 pm to
I always reverse sear.......comes out perfect every time.

I cook them at about 250 on the BGE until they reach about 117 internal then I pull them, crank up the egg to about 650 and then sear on both sides.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
28554 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 7:34 pm to
Thick ribeyes Reverse Sear
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291148 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 9:19 pm to
Sear until they are done. Pretty simple
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