Recipe TipA Grilled Tomahawk Steak is impressive to serve to company, though is simple to make with just three ingredients. This large cut of steak is often eaten at restaurants, but you can easily make it at home, too! Show
I have seen Tomahawk Steak being reference as the “caveman steak” or “caveman experience”. I guess judging by its shape and size, it’s a pretty primal thing to cook and eat 😉 but it’s also delicious! The large size of this steak means you’ll get more tender, juicy meat compared to smaller sizes. It’s obviously meant to be shared – and my chef husband always prefers one large steak to share between several people over individual, smaller steaks. Not only is it more impressive, but it’s also easier to cook to perfection! Ingredients you’ll needHere is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities! Ingredient notes
How to grill tomahawk steakIt’s actually not that complicated to grill this cut of beef – you just need to know the technique (and again, using a meat thermometer yields best results):
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Internal temperature for steakBefore we delve into the chart, please note that the USDA recommends an internal temperature of at least 145°F followed by a resting time of 3 minutes for the safe consumption of steak. However, this will give you medium-done steak which is usually more done than what you’d get at a restaurant if you let the chef do what he wants to do. Here are average temperatures for different levels of doneness, use lower cooking temperatures than the USDA recommends at your own risk:
For reference, I pulled the steak for the photos at 125°F and allowed it to rest for 10 minutes. The final temperature was 135°F, which translates to medium-rare. How to cut Tomahawk steakYou want to use a sharp-edged, long knife to slice this steak. Do not use a short/blunt knife, you’ll just be hacking away at an expensive piece of meat. Always cut against the grain. If you look at your cooked steak closely, you can see the direction the fibres of the meat run. You want to slice exactly on the diagonal of the fibres for tender, even slices. Serving ideasYou really don’t need that much to go with a good steak – we will often just have a tossed salad with a simple lemon vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette and a slice of crusty bread on the side. A summery corn salad or a tomato, cucumber, avocado salad are also delicious! A classic side for steak are potatoes, so campfire potatoes, baked potato wedges, roasted baby potatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes or air fryer baked potatoes are great choices if you’re looking for something more substantial. If you’re looking for a hot vegetable side, I highly recommend sautéed green beans or air fried green beans! I’m also partial to a good grilled corn on the cob (or air fryer corn on the cob… I don’t mind that much, I just really love corn on the cob!). More steak recipes
Or browse all of my beef recipes! PS If you try this recipe, please leave a review in the comment section and add a star rating in the recipe card – I appreciate your feedback! Follow along on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram. Sign up for my email list, too! Printable Recipe Card Grilled Tomahawk SteakA grilled Tomahawk Steak is impressive to serve to company, though is simple to make with just three ingredients. Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings made it? tap the stars to add your rating!5 from 12 votes Print Add Review Recipe detailsPrep 5 mins Cook 30 mins Resting Time 10 mins Total 45 mins Servings 4 servings Difficulty Easy Ingredients 1x2x3x (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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How long does it take to cook a tomahawk steak on the grill?Grilling time
Rare: 18-22 minutes in total. Medium-rare: 22-24 minutes in total (I grilled my 2 ½ pound steak in the photos for 24 minutes in total, with a 5 minute sear on either side). Medium: 24-26 minutes in total. Medium-well: 26-28 minutes in total.
How do you grill the perfect Tomahawk steak?Instructions. Preheat your grill to high heat. We're talking 600°+ here, so go for it! ... . Season both sides of the steak liberally with salt and pepper.. Place the steak on the grill and let cook. Flip midway through. ... . Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.. How long does it take to cook a 2.5 pound Tomahawk steak?About 35 minutes for rare, 45 minutes for medium-rare, and 55 minutes for medium. Be sure to use a digital thermometer to be certain of the temperature doneness. Remove the steak from the oven. Cover tightly with foil and rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Can you cook a tomahawk on a gas grill?Tomahawk Ribeye on a Gas Grill
Close the lid and allow the grill to preheat to 225°F. Season your steak liberally with steak rub, and insert a leave-in meat thermometer. Place the steak on the grill over indirect heat, close the lid and allow the steak to reach an internal temperature of 110°F.
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