Cook Steaks Like Brisket for Juicy, Bold Flavor

Cook Steaks Like Brisket for Juicy, Bold Flavor

You can smoke the big piece of beef, which makes the meat so tender that it almost melts in your mouth. This is one of the best ways to cook brisket. It's possible that you're used to quickly pan-frying or grilling other cuts of beef, like your favorite type of steak. And Robbie Shoults, who owns Marshall Mercantile and High Horse 1898 and is the third-generation owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse, says you should also smoke your steaks.

"You can absolutely smoke steaks like a brisket, and my favorite cuts are a rib-eye roll or a beef tenderloin," said Shoults. "I love to season them whole with Bear Rubz Grillin' steak seasoning ..." You can make your own great steak rub and add extras like granulated garlic, thyme, or citrus zest if you can't find the seasoning that Shoults suggests. Smoking any cut of steak will make the meat more tender and give it a great smoky flavor, no matter what seasoning you use.

If you want to smoke the steak until it's perfect, Shoults says, "...cook them low and slow at 250 degrees Fahrenheit in the smoker..." "I usually bring them up to about 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, pull them off, and let them rest in an ice chest for 20 or 30 minutes," he said about checking the meat's temperature in addition.

You can smoke and serve brisket-style steaks in more ways.

When you smoke a steak like brisket, you should think about more than just Shoults' tips. One important factor is the kind of wood you use to smoke the steak. Using pecan or maple wood chips will keep the smokey taste mild. You can also smoke the steaks with hickory or mesquite trees if you really want to get into the smokey flavor. It's also important to choose the right cuts of steak for smoking. If you're feeling fancy, you can also get flank steak, top sirloin, or even filet mignon, which are Shoults's favorite cuts.

You should let the steak rest for at least five minutes per inch of thickness before cutting into it, no matter how it was cooked. "You can then slice them to whatever thickness you prefer," said Shoults. For the best cuts, use a sharp knife and cut against the grain instead of the grain. If you want to balance out the smoky flavor of the steak, serve it with your favorite sides or our best side dishes recipes for cookouts, like strawberry bruschetta and carrot slaw.