We know it can be intimidating to grill a high quality piece of meat. What if you mess it up? Well, cooking a steak at home is super easy. All you really need is some salt and a meat thermometer to get the perfect steak. We’re here to walk you through how to make the perfect Tomahawk steak, and you are going to feel like a pro! Seriously, though, with this cooking method, you’ll feel like you are eating in a 5-star restaurant. And it’s so incredibly easy!

For more detailed information, check out my ultimate guide to cooking the perfect steak every time.

Perfect tomahawk steak.

Cooking Methods

You have a couple of choices when it comes to cooking tomahawk steaks, and both of them will result in a delicious steak, so it’s really just up to you and your own personal cooking preferences.

You can cook this entirely on the grill outside, and move the steaks off of the direct heat after searing to finish cooking until they reach temperature.

You can also cook them without using a grill at all, and sear them in a cast iron or heavy skillet over high heat before moving them to the oven to finish cooking until they reach temperature. 

Where to Purchase a Tomahawk

The tomahawk steak is essentially a bone-in ribeye steak. It is taken from the rib section, with the large rib bone still attached. Its appearance resembles that of a tomahawk ax. Having a bone-in ribeye insulates the meat while it cooks, making your meat more moist and tender.

Tomahawk steaks can be found in many butcher shops and are becoming more common in higher-end grocery stores. Be sure to ask at the meat counter if you can special order one. They can also be purchased online.

Steak Doneness

In this recipe, you are instructed to cook until 130 degrees, so that after resting time it will reach 135 degrees Fahrenheit to be considered medium-rare. If you prefer a more well done steak, simply remove the meat at 5 degrees Fahrenheit lower than your desired doneness temperature. Use a meat thermometer for best results.

Letting Steaks Rest

You absolutely do not want to skip the resting step when it comes to a Tomahawk. The steak continues to cook during those few minutes of resting. This continuation of cooking is great because it doesn’t dry out the steak, as it would by simply leaving it in the oven longer.

Cutting into the steak interrupts that last little period of cooking by releasing the heat inside the steak. Trust us, let it rest a few minutes and your tomahawk steak will turn out perfect.

Perfect tomahawk steak cut open and cooked to medium-rare.

Storage & Reheating

Steak is best eaten fresh. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat in a skillet on the stove over medium heat until warmed through, however it will be more well done than when first cooked.

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