What is a Tomahawk Steak? Where do I purchase one?
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.
How do I know when the steaks are done?
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.
Do I need to let the steaks rest?
Yes, you absolutely do not want to skip this step. 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. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious steak recipes:
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