Reverse Sear Calculator

Calculate low-temperature cook time and sear time for the perfect reverse sear steak.

Steak Thickness

inches

Target Doneness

Oven/Smoker Temperature

°F

Tab to move between fields

Low-Temp Cook Time

46 min

Sear Time

3 min

Total Time (with rest)54 min

Pull from Oven at120°F

Final Internal Temp130°F

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the steak thickness in inches and select target doneness.
Set the oven or smoker temperature for the low-and-slow phase.
The calculator shows low-temp cook time, sear time, total time with rest, pull temperature, and final target internal temperature.
Cook the steak at low temp until it reaches the pull temperature, then sear on a screaming hot surface for the displayed time.

How the result changes with Steak Thickness

Steak Thickness: Steak thickness in inches. Reverse sear works best with steaks 1.25 inches or thicker.
Target Doneness: 1 = Rare (120°F final), 2 = Medium-Rare (130°F), 3 = Medium (140°F), 4 = Medium-Well (150°F).
Oven/Smoker Temperature: Low-temperature oven or smoker temp for the initial cook phase. 225-275°F is ideal.

Identify Input Parameters
Steak Thickness = 1.5, Target Doneness = 2, Oven/Smoker Temperature = 250 = 3 input(s) provided
Calculate Low-Temp Cook Time
Low-Temp Cook Time
46 = 46
Calculate Sear Time
Sear Time
3 = 3
Calculate Total Time
Total Time
54 = 54
Calculate Pull from Oven at
Pull from Oven at
120 = 120

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