The Best Smoker Carne Asada
This Smoker Carne Asada is marinated in a mix of spices, seasonings, and pineapple juice to make for a wonderfully tender and flavorful cut of meat that's smoked for extra flavor
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 373kcal
Equipment
- Smoker Grill
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons carne asada rub
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pound flank steak
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle on the carne asada rub and pour on the olive oil. Make sure the steak is coated well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator 15 minutes before you cook.
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F. Smoke for 45 minutes. Remove the steak from the smoker.
- Preheat a grill to 450°F. Grill the meat until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the meat dry before smoking it and grilling it. If there is too much liquid, it could end up more like boiled meat than smoked meat!
- Use a meat thermometer to get the most accurate reading of the carne asada’s internal temperature.
- You can also sear the meat on the stovetop over medium high heat, rather than using the grill, if preferred.
- Use the leftover meat to make these carne asada quesadillas!
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Protein: 49g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 773mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg