Tomahawk Steak

Tomahawk Steak

Char-Grilled at Two Temperatures

For those days when you're craving classic rib-eye, but you also want to hold it like a hammer and pretend you're a caveman.

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Prep Time

0 H 40 M

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Charcoal Grill

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Cook Time

1 H 0 M

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Ingredients:

  • Tomahawk Steak

    About 1kg / 2 lbs recommended Should be thawed to fridge temperature before starting cook

  • Olive Oil

    Just enough to lightly coat the steak

  • Salt to Taste

    Salt flakes recommended

  • Black Pepper to Taste

    Freshly ground recommended

  • Tools:

  • Fire Starters

  • Charcoal

    Oak briquettes recommended

  • Paper Towels

  • Chimney Starter

  • Basting Brush

  • Cutting Board

  • Heat-Resistant Gloves

  • About This Recipe:

    This is going to sound hard to believe, but what if we told you there was a way to take all of the flavor and tenderness of a classic rib-eye steak and make it even better? How about adding several inches of bone sticking out so you can just grab that bad boy with your bare hands and slam it down on your grill like a boss? Actually, wait...please don't use your bare hands. Wear gloves. Tomahawk has been rising in popularity because it's just one of the most impressive-looking pieces of meat out there, so whether you're doing it for the 'Gram or just trying to show up your neighbors, you want that big fella looking (and tasting) its best. MEATER's got you covered with temperature recommendations and "Remove from Heat" alerts, making sure you'll get the juiciest and most beautiful result. When it comes to side dishes for tomahawk, we like to keep it simple with roasted vegetables or a good ol' beef and potatoes meal. You can also find a bunch of super tasty sauces in our recipe menu if you want to elevate your tomahawk. If you're looking for a classy beverage, you'll want something that can stand up to the meaty flavor of tomahawk. A full-bodied red wine like cabernet sauvignon or a robust stout is best suited for this job.

    Cooking Method:

  • 1

    Set Up Grill

    Remove the top grate from your grill, and put your chimney on the lower grate.

  • 2

    Ignite Charcoal

    Fill the chimney with charcoal, light the starters underneath, and let all of the coal ash over. This can take up to 20m.

  • 3

    Season Steak

    Sprinkle salt and pepper all over and pat it in.

  • 4

    Add Charcoal to Grill

    Once all of the coal has ashed over, pour it in just one side of the grill, then put back the top grate.

    By putting the coals off to one side, you're setting up your grill for indirect heat cooking. This is a great method for a bunch of foods, and for steak specifically, we're using it to give the fat time to render and make the steak tender and juicy.

  • 5

    Pre-Heat Grill

    Put the lid back on, partially open the grill vents, and pre-heat your grill to about 250°F (120°C).

    The vents on your grill will help you control the ambient temperature. When the vents are fully open, the air circulation will keep your coals burning hotter. When they're closed, this will choke the fire and cool down the cooking chamber.

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    Set Up Grill

    Remove the top grate from your grill, and put your chimney on the lower grate.

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