BBQ classics: tomahawk steak
The tomahawk is an iconic cut of meat. A côte de boeuf (rib steak) with a long bone. The name is derived from the tomahawk battle axe of Native Americans, which has a similar shape. You can think of a tomahawk steak as a roast that you can prepare perfectly low & slow on the Big Green EGG.
A magnificent cut of meat that is guaranteed to impress and not difficult to prepare at all. Bring the EGG to the right temperature, close the lid and a few hours later you’ll have the ultimate steak. Delicious served with a classic chimichurri sauce.
How to make a tomahawk steak
Preparation: light the charcoal in the Big Green Egg and heat it, with the convEGGtor and grid, to 130 degrees. The convEGGtor is the heat shield that belongs with the Big Green Egg and ensures indirect heating. In the meantime, cut away any membrane from the tomahawk and, if necessary, scrape the ribs clean with a small knife (or have your butcher do this).
Place a meat rack (the so-called ribs and roasting rack) in a drip pan and place the tomahawk in it. Put the drip pan on the grid and insert the probe of the meat thermometer into the center of the meat. Set the thermometer to 48 degrees. Close the EGG lid and let the tomahawk cook for approximately 4 hours, until the set core temperature has been reached.
Remove the drip pan with the rack and meat from the EGG. Remove the grid and, using the Cast Iron Grid Lifter, place the Cast Iron Grid in the EGG. Bring the temperature of the Big Green Egg to 250 degrees. Cut the tomahawk between the ribs into steaks.
Place the tomahawk steaks on the grid and close the EGG lid. After approximately 1 minute, turn the meat a quarter turn and close the lid again. After another minute, turn the meat over and repeat for beautiful grill marks on both sides.
Remove the tomahawk steaks from the EGG and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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This article was created in collaboration with Big Green Egg.
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