How long does it take to grill a tomahawk steak

Incredibly tender and rich, grilled tomahawk ribeye steak, is basted in a butter and garlic sauce while grilling. Though this is an expensive cut of meat, you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to fire up the grill. But, you may want to have a friend join for the meal, for this beast of a cut.

Sometimes referred to as a “tomahawk chop” or “bone-in ribeye,” it is a ribeye beef steak specially cut with five inches of rib bone left intact. Just like a rack of lamb, the extra-long bone is French trimmed to make it look like a handle. The end result is reminiscent of a tomahawk. 

Because this cut comes from the loin, it is highly marbled, super tender, and amazingly flavorful. Basted with a simple butter and garlic sauce, you don’t need to do much to this cut to make it great. Serve it with your favorite sides, like a baked potato, or enjoy it all by itself. 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 pounds Tomahawk ribeye
  • duck fat spray or olive oil spray
  • 1 tablespoon Blues Hog Bold & Beefy Seasoning or favorite beef rub

  • aluminum pan

  • Set up a grill for two zone cooking, with direct and indirect cooking. Place the butter, garlic, olive oil, and rub in an aluminum pan on the indirect side of the grill to melt. 

  • Spray the ribeye with the duck fat spray and season liberally with the rub. 

  • Place the ribeye directly over high heat for 2 minutes to sear. Rotate the steak a quarter turn and sear for another 2 minutes. Flip the steak over and sear for another 2 minutes. Rotate the steak a quarter turn and sear for another 2 minutes. 

  • Move the steak to the indirect cooking zone and cook to your desired temperature, 20 to 30 minutes for rare,125 to 130 degrees F (50 to 55 degrees C). Baste with the butter mixture every 5 to 10 minutes while cooking. 

  • When the desired temperature is reached, remove the steak to a cutting board and tent it with aluminum foil to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. 

Serving: 2gSodium: 483mgCalcium: 211mgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin A: 1662IUSugar: 1gFiber: 3gPotassium: 2574mgCholesterol: 674mgCalories: 2465kcalTrans Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 85gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 88gFat: 190gProtein: 184gCarbohydrates: 9gIron: 19mg

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Grill for 20–22 minutes for a 2-inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130°F. Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise about 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking").

How do you cook a tomahawk steak on the grill?

Quickly sear the steaks over direct heat: Move the meaty part of the steaks directly over the coals, with the bones hanging over the indirect heat part of the grill. Sear the steaks, flipping every minute or two, until they are browned and crusty, about 6 minutes. Move to a large (and I mean LARGE) serving platter.

What temperature do you cook a tomahawk steak on a gas grill?

Season as desired (we recommend Lawry's - it's good when you don't know everyone's preferences because everyone loves it) and place on the grill over high heat 450-500 degrees and close the lid. Wait exactly 2 ½ minutes. Here's how to get the fancy hash marks! Turn the meat 90 degrees with tongs, never use a fork!

How long does it take to cook a 2.5 pound Tomahawk steak?

Bake in the preheated oven until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees. This will take about 30 minutes, but use a meat thermometer for 100% accuracy. Let rest 5-10 minutes.

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