30 oz Tomahawk Steak (approx 800 grams)

Approx. weight: 800 grams

What is a Tomahawk Steak?

Tomahawk steak is the ultimate ‘wow-factor’ steak! It got its name because its shape resembles the Tomahawk axe with the meat forming the head and the bone the handle. It has strength and superiority all over it! It’s not actually very common on restaurant menus, mainly because it’s such a large steak that it’s best suited for feeding two people, but is becoming increasingly popular in homes around the country.

The Tomahawk is cut from the rib, the fore-rib to be precise and has the bone in. This gives it a particularly succulent flavour and superior texture. The steak is french-trimmed to create a stunning steak not just to eat, but to look at too. It looks incredible on your plate, presented to guests or enjoyed as a mid-week treat!

Tomahawk Flavour

Because it’s a bone-steak, the Tomahawk has a good amount of inter-muscular fat, which is where the flavour comes from. When it’s cooked this fat melts and the flavour of the bone is released. It creates an intense and mouth-watering taste.

If you like other bone-in steaks, like the T-bone or powerhouse, then you’ll love the Tomahawk. It comes from the same primary muscle, the back muscle (longissimus dorsi) as these two steaks, so is very similar.

How to Cook Tomahawk Steak

While a lot of steaks are fried, due to the size of the Tomahawk steak (a minimum thickness of 2 inches!), most people put it in the oven or the BBQ (both work well!). Trying to fry it would either result in a cold middle or a really overdone exterior!

1. Take the steak out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before cooking to get it up to room temperature and season it will salt and pepper.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC.
3. Sear the Tomahawk steak on a very high heat in a large frying pan (if you have one big enough!) to lock in the flavours. You probably won’t need any oil, just a very hot pan.
4. Transfer to the hot oven to cook for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook it on the BBQ which is a fantastic choice as it creates a rich, smokey flavour. The best way to do this is to use an internal meat thermometer to ensure it’s cooked until the optimum temperature for medium-rare is achieved (58ºC).
5. Remove from the oven (or BBQ!) and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes. This is important for all steaks, but especially for the tomahawk. As the bone is left in, this gives the heat in the bone a chance to be distributed throughout the steak, making it especially juicy and tasty!

The steak is ready to eat! To separate the meat, hold the bone in one hand and cut along the bone lengthways.