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Servings: 4 people

Tomahawk steak

Delicious grilled/fried tomahawk steak, as it is both tasty and a great festive gimmick when you have guests...
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, Food For Guests, Grill, Rib Eye, Tomahawk
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Grill (option 1)
  • 1 Grill Pan (option 2)
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Meat Thermometer
  • 1 Chef'S Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1400 gram Tomahawk
  • 36 gram Salt
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 30 gram Butter
  • 2 ribs Fresh rosemary or fresh thyme
  • Pepper from grinder
  • Flake Salt

Instructions

  • Start by removing the meat from the refrigerator 10-20 minutes before cooking. This increases the chance of the meat being fried rather than "boiled."
  • Preheat your grill or frying pan to maximum heat.
  • Apply salt to both sides, use more than you think.
  • Place the meat on the grill and let it cook until it forms a crust - this takes about 2 minutes.
  • Flip the meat and give it another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Flip the meat again and rotate it 90 degrees Celsius (194 degrees Fahrenheit) before placing it down on the (grill)pan. This way, you get nice grill marks on the steak.
  • Flip it one last time, so it gets 2x2 minutes on each side.
  • If you are using a grill, move the meat to indirect heat; if you used a grill pan, use the oven for the rest:
  • Split the garlic cloves in half and place them on top of the meat along with the rosemary and butter. Insert a meat thermometer from the side straight into the center of the meat and place it in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 130 degrees Celsius (266 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Monitor the meat's temperature; it takes about 20-25 minutes to reach the desired temperature. I took mine out at 54 degrees Celsius (129 degrees Fahrenheit) (closer to rare than medium-rare), but otherwise, go for 56 or 58 degrees Celsius (136 degrees Fahrenheit), which most people prefer.
  • Remove the meat from the oven/grill and place it on a cutting board (uncovered). Let it rest for 10-15 minutes; don't worry, the meat will not get cold or overcooked.
  • Start by cutting the meat off the bone and slicing it thinly across the grain.
  • Season with flaky salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Bon appétit.

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