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Ein Tomahawk-Steak ist so ziemlich der Traum eines jeden Steakliebhabers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But it also comes at a pretty insane price when served in a steakhouse. If you want all the joy of a tomahawk at only half the cost, you should make it at home (unless it\u2019s a special night out of course). Home-cooked steaks are always the best steaks.<\/p>\n

The first tomahawk you make can be a little scary between the high cost and unusually thick cut. If you know what you\u2019re doing though, it\u2019s a breeze. Here is everything you need to know to buy, cook, or serve a perfect tomahawk steak.<\/p>\n<\/source><\/source>\"tomahawk<\/picture>\n

What is a tomahawk steak?<\/h2>\n

Tomahawk steaks are bone-in ribeyes, cut from ribs 6-12, with a huge length of bone left intact and the meat frenched up to get everything clean looking. Is it the same as a regular bone-in ribeye? Yes, but you also eat with your eyes, and you can\u2019t beat the sight of a 24\u2033 rib bone.<\/p>\n

Are they a scam?<\/h2>\n

Someone will inevitably tell you that tomahawk steaks are a total scam, pound-for-pound overpriced, and that you\u2019re just paying for a bone. And, they\u2019re not totally wrong: a tomahawk steak absolutely goes for a premium over a regular bone-in ribeye steak at a restaurant. And, yes, they do taste more or less the same as a bone in ribeye.<\/p>\n

But any thick cut steak also goes for a premium over a smaller steak of the exact same kind. Fewer people buy them, and that raises the price. I love tomahawk steaks because their popularity means they\u2019re so much easier to come by than a good 2.5\u201d thick cut bone-in ribeye.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re making them at home, the price premium is much smaller and makes sense for a special home celebration or weekend meal. The moment you pull out out that giant tomahawk steak for the grill, everyone instantly smiles.<\/p>\n

\"Calgary<\/p>\n

Are thick-cut bone-in steaks better?<\/h2>\n

Without a doubt, thick bone in steaks are better. Often the meatiest, beefiest, most flavorful parts of the meat are right next to the bone. The thickness of the steak allows you to get a good medium rare\/whatever finish you want on the inside while still getting the deeply browned thick crust of your dreams on the outside. The thickness of the steak makes it more forgiving: it\u2019s basically impossible to overcook a 2\u2033 steak without great effort and forgetfulness.<\/p>\n

How big are tomahawk steaks?<\/h2>\n

Depending on which bone you get, tomahawks can range in size between 30 oz to 60 oz. In my experience, every tomahawk I\u2019ve ever bought has been between 48 oz and 60 oz.<\/p>\n

Where do you buy a tomahawk steak?<\/h2>\n

Costco is often your best bet to get a tomahawk if you want one right away, but if you want something truly special, I\u2019m a big fan of Snake River Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The best place to buy any meat is your local butcher. Period. All of the best steaks I\u2019ve ever had came from local shops no matter where in the world I was. They may need a few days to get it ready or order it in, but it\u2019s the best option.<\/p>\n<\/source><\/source>\"snake<\/picture>\n

Tomahawk steak at costco<\/h2>\n

Did I really say costco earlier? Yes! As of this writing, many costcos sell Tomahawk steaks and they\u2019re even offically \u2018American Wagyu\u2019. I haven\u2019t tried it but a buddy of mine did and his review was: \u201creally good, tastes like bone-in ribeye at double the price\u201d.<\/p>\n

What is American Wagyu?<\/h2>\n

American wagyu are Japanese cows, hopefully Japanese black cows (called Kuroge Wagyu in Japan) that are raised and pastured in America. They can be full-blooded or cross bred with other breeds. It can range in quality from ordinary to amazing.<\/p>\n

USDA Prime and Certified Angus are both easily as good, if not better, so there\u2019s no need to hunt any specific cow down. With any steak, even and consistent (and copious) marbling is often a great sign of how good that steak will be. Grass fed is better than Grain or Corn fed\/finished, as well, in my opinion. It makes for a more complex, satisfying taste.<\/p>\n<\/source><\/source>\"tomahawk<\/picture>\n

How to cook tomahawk steak<\/h2>\n

You can cook a tomahawk steak just like a normal one, the most important factor is to make sure it\u2019s well tempered (rested to room temperature) so you\u2019re getting the inside up to temp fast enough before the outside burns. It\u2019s much better to get the inside right up to medium rare so you can sear without worrying. There are a bunch of ways of doing that, here are my favorites.<\/p>\n<\/source><\/source>\"how<\/picture>\n

In the oven<\/h2>\n

Set your oven as low as it can go, about 250\u00baF for most people, and leave your steak in there for about 40 mins to an hour. If you have a meat thermometer or oven probe (more on that below) leave it in until it is 10 degrees lower than your desired final temperature. A chart is below as well for easy reference.<\/p>\n

Sous vide<\/h2>\n

This one is easy: add your steak and any rubs, marinades you would like to a water bath and set it for 10 degrees lower than you want to end up at (see the doneness table below).The steak can stay in the bath for up to 8 hours, although 1-2 is usually more than enough, depending on how cold your steak was when it entered the bath.<\/p>\n

On the grill<\/h2>\n

This one definitely needs a meat thermometer but also produces the best flavor in my opinion, espcially if doing charcoal. Move your coals to one side, or if using gas, only light up one side of the grill. Leave your steak as far away as possible from the coals or the burner on the other side of the grill and close it. Flip once in awhile to make sure you\u2019re getting even heat.<\/p>\n

The importance of a meat thermometer<\/h2>\n

When cooking steak, especially one that costs north of $100, a meat thermometer is essential. I recommend an oven probe that beeps when the target temp is hit. They can be really cheap,<\/a> wireless app driven<\/a>, or something in between<\/a>. Personally I always go with the cheap option<\/a>. If all you have is an instant read, be sure to check often to make sure the steak doesn\u2019t get overcooked.<\/p>\n

Steak cooking temps<\/h2>\n

For a quick and easy reference, when we have dinner parties in our house, our steaks are roughly done at:<\/p>\n