Reverse Sear Sous Vide Ribeye Steak with Chunky Chimichurri

Salt brined ribeye done in the sous vide! First time doing a reverse sear, but pretty happy with how it came out!

By Sam Luck-Leonard

Reverse Sear Sous Vide Ribeye Steak with Chunky Chimichurri

Ingredients

  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Butter
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Dried Oregano
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • Red Onion
  • Ribeye Steak
  • Rosemary
  • Salt
  • Thyme

Instructions

  1. Lay out the ribeye on a rack. Generously salt and pepper both sides. Place in the fridge uncovered for 5 hours to cure
  2. After pulling out the ribeye, place into a vacuum sealable bag with 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp unsalted butter and a couple twigs of both thyme and rosemary
  3. Vacuum seal and sous vide at 125 F for an hour and a half
  4. Let the ribeye sit from 30 min - 1 hour after sous vide
  5. For chimichurri- take a handful of cilantro, 1 clove garlic, about 1/6 a red onion, 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar, a dash of both cayenne pepper and dried oregano and pulse in a blender/food processor to desired size of cilantro/onion/garlic bits. Add in another 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and set aside
  6. While the chimichurri sits, heat up a cast iron or stainless steel pan as until hot as the sun and smoking. Place the ribeye on the pan for about 30 seconds each side
  7. Place the ribeye on a cutting board, cut into strips, cover with the chimichurri and enjoy!