Carnivore Ribeye Steak — Full Recipe (Strict Carnivore)

By Muhammad Faizan

🥩 Carnivore Ribeye Steak — Full Recipe (Strict Carnivore)

Ingredients

  • 1 ribeye steak (bone-in or boneless), 1–1½ inches thick

  • Kosher salt (or any pure salt)

  • 1–2 tbsp beef tallow, ghee, or butter

  • 2 tbsp butter (for basting)

Strict carnivore keeps it simple:
✔ Meat
✔ Salt
✔ Animal fat
No herbs, no pepper, no garlic, no plant oils

🔥 Method A — Classic Cast-Iron Sear (Carnivore Style)

1. Prep the Steak

  1. Pat the ribeye completely dry.

  2. Salt generously on both sides.

  3. Rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes (or refrigerate uncovered for 1–24 hours for a deeper dry-brined flavor).

2. Preheat Your Pan

  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.

  • Add 1–2 tbsp beef tallow/butter and let it melt fully.

3. Sear the Ribeye

  1. Place the steak in the pan — it should sizzle loudly.

  2. Sear 2–3 minutes without touching it to build an even crust.

  3. Flip and sear 2–3 minutes on the other side.

4. Butter Baste

  1. Reduce heat to medium.

  2. Add 2 tbsp butter to the pan.

  3. Tilt pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak repeatedly for 1 minute.

  4. This gives the ribeye a rich, buttery carnivore crust.

5. Check Doneness

Use a thermometer if possible:

  • Rare: 120–125°F

  • Medium-rare: 125–130°F

  • Medium: 130–135°F

Carnivore pro tip: Most people enjoy ribeye best at medium-rare so the fat stays juicy.

6. Rest & Serve

  • Rest the steak for 5–10 minutes to keep juices in.

  • Slice against the grain.

  • Spoon extra melted butter or tallow on top.

🔥 Method B — Reverse-Sear (Best for Thick Carnivore Ribeye)

1. Low & Slow First

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

  2. Salt the ribeye and place it on a rack over a tray.

  3. Bake until internal temp is 10–15°F below target doneness (usually 90–110°F).

2. Final Hot Sear

  1. Heat cast-iron pan until very hot.

  2. Add tallow/butter.

  3. Sear steak 60–90 seconds per side.

  4. Baste with butter for extra richness.

3. Rest & Serve

  • Let rest 5–10 minutes and enjoy a perfectly even pink carnivore ribeye.

🍽 Carnivore Serving Suggestions

(All fully animal-based)

  • Melted butter on top

  • Beef tallow drizzle

  • Egg yolks for dipping

  • A side of scrambled eggs

  • Extra seared fat trimmings

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