How to Cook the Perfect Traeger New York Strip Steak

June 07, 2024 2 min read

This blog post from Traeger Grills provides a detailed recipe for making a reverse-seared New York strip steak, highlighting the use of Traeger Beef Rub and their signature wood pellets. The post is written by Traeger Kitchen and includes a high user rating, suggesting it is a popular recipe.

Recipe Summary:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 (1-1/2 inch thick) New York strip steaks
Traeger Beef Rub (to taste)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Preheat the Grill:
- Place the Traeger ModiFIRE® Sear Grate on the left side of the grill with the ridged side up.
- Preheat the grill to 225°F with the lid closed (approximately 15 minutes).
- Use Super Smoke if available for optimal flavor.
Season the Steaks:
- Season the steaks with Traeger Beef Rub.
- Insert a leave-in thermometer into the center of the thickest steak.
- Place the steaks directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 105°F to 110°F (approximately 60 minutes).
Sear the Steaks:
- Remove the steaks from the grill and increase the temperature to 450°F, preheating with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Re-insert the thermometer if necessary.
- Return the steaks to the grill, placing them on the Sear Grate if available.
- Sear each side for 4 minutes, then flip and top each steak with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare (about another 4 minutes).
Rest and Serve:
- Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Additional Tips:

Use Traeger's Signature Blend Wood Pellets for the best flavor.
Consider purchasing additional Traeger products such as the steak blend pellet kit and wireless meat thermometer for optimal results.