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Reverse Sear Tomahawk Steak

Reverse Sear Tomahawk Steak is the perfect show stopping dinner! This recipe will show you how to make tomahawk steak reverse sear by grilling, pan frying, sous vide, oven, smoking any many more cooking methods.
Course dinner
Cuisine American, brazilian, French
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 tomahawk
Calories 2258kcal
Author Aubrey
Cost $20

Equipment

  • Grill, large sauté pan, smoker, oven, Blackstone, flat top, hibachi or cast iron skillet
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat tomahawk steak and tomahawk bone dry, coat with oil and season liberally with steak seasoning or seasoning of choice.
  • Allow steak to come to room temperature (minimum 30 minutes). Can also dry brine in refrigerator for longer if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 325℉.
  • For smoking, temperature of 250℉ is recommended.
  • For sous vide, cook to temperature in notes (below).
  • See also notes for other cooking methods and recommended temperatures.
  • Place meat thermometer in tomahawk steak. Place in thickest part of steak, not touching bone.
  • Cook tomahawk steak in oven (or other cooking method) until internal temperature reaches desired temperature (see notes for cook times). Example: Medium-Rare, pull at 115℉ (about 20 minutes in oven).
  • Preheat Blackstone griddle, flat top, cast iron etc. to high heat. Coat with oil.
  • Sear on ALL sides until crusty caramelized outside. Check meat thermometer for internal temperature. During carryover cooking, while resting, the internal cook time will continue to rise.
  • Let rest for 7-10 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Initial Cooking Temperatures (when you first pull, prior to the reverse sear, caramelization): 
  • Rare: pull 105 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: pull 115 degrees F
  • Medium: pull 125 degrees F
  • Medium Well: pull 135 degrees F
Final Cooking Temperatures: 
  • Rare: (pull 120) let rest until 125 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: (pull 125/130) let rest until 135 degrees F
  • Medium: (pull 130/135) let rest until 145 degrees F
  • Medium Well: (pull 145) let rest until 155 degrees F
Steak Seasoning Ideas:
  1. Salt
  2. Black Pepper
  3. Garlic Powder
  4. Onion Powder
  5. Paprika
  6. Cayenne Pepper
  7. Rosemary
  8. Thyme
  9. Cumin
  10. Chili Powder
  11. Mustard Powder
  12. Coriander
  13. Oregano
  14. Smoked Paprika
  15. Crushed Red Pepper
  16. Fennel Seeds
  17. Sage
  18. Chipotle Powder
  19. Lemon Zest
  20. Brown Sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 2258kcal | Protein: 183g | Fat: 170g | Saturated Fat: 60g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 88g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 553mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 2431mg | Vitamin A: 136IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 16mg