Sear using a cast iron skillet.

[MackeyC34]

Has anyone tried cranking the SF up to 500+ and then using a cast iron skillet to do a sear (using just a tad bit of beef tallow), then turning down the heat, take the steaks out of the pan and finish the cook at maybe 220 or so on the grates? Just curious if anyone has tried this before.

 

[SillyRabbit]

I have done that in reverse order. Smoke boost, then 225 until 85-90, turn, pull at 115-118. Crank up the fire and add a cast iron skillet and sear off 30sec, turn, 30 sec, flip and repeat for the other side. Pull off at 122-125. The low and slow for 45 minutes gives the meat a nice smoky flavor and nice light red smoke tint to the steaks.

 

[MackeyC34]

I have done that in reverse order. Smoke boost, then 225 until 85-90, turn, pull at 115-118. Crank up the fire and add a cast iron skillet and sear off 30sec, turn, 30 sec, flip and repeat for the other side. Pull off at 122-125. The low and slow for 45 minutes gives the meat a nice smoky flavor and nice light red smoke tint to the steaks.
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Thanks for the reply and I'll your method a try. Your results look perfect! Am I correct in guessing that you have garlic and some rosemary in the skillet?