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A sliced, medium-rare tomahawk steak is served on a beige plate with roasted garlic, sprigs of thyme, and a drizzle of sauce, set against a dark wooden background.

Tomahawk for Two

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A 2-pound tomahawk, dry-brined overnight and seared with patience. An hour of flipping, resting, building that crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Entree, Meat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 283
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 beef tomahawk steak 2–2.5 lb
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed

Equipment

  • Wire cooling rack
  • Sheet Pan
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the tomahawk dry with paper towels. Season generously with kosher salt on all sides.
  2. Place on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking. Let it come to room temperature.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear 4 minutes per side. Remove and rest 8 minutes.
  6. Sear 3 minutes per side. Remove and rest 6 minutes.
  7. Sear 2 minutes per side. Remove and rest 4 minutes.
  8. Add butter, thyme, and garlic to the pan. Once foaming, return the steak and baste 60 seconds per side.
  9. Transfer the tomahawk to a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
  10. Pour the brown butter and aromatics over the top.
  11. Rest 5 minutes.
  12. Slice against the grain. Plate on a platter with the bone.

Nutrition

Serving: 2servingsCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Storage: cover and refrigerate leftover slices for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven to avoid overcooking, or serve cold, sliced thin.

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