Few cuts of meat are as grand or impressive as a premium tomahawk steak. Delicious, striking, and bringing a sense of luxury and prestige, it’s the perfect choice for dinner parties, home BBQs and all special occasions.
But, what is the best way to cook a tomahawk steak we hear you ask? And why is bone-in cooking sure to lead to unparalleled levels of taste? In this blog, we tell you all you need to know about how to master a perfectly grilled tomahawk steak. You'll be pulling this recipe out for every BBQ gathering from now on!
What is a tomahawk steak cut?
A tomahawk steak cut is essentially a type of bone-in ribeye. Taken from the rib of the cow, its name is inspired by the fact that it looks a little bit like a tomahawk axe.
But the bone in a tomahawk is not just for show and to make it look good. The bone adds extra moisture and helps the meat cook more evenly. This boosts its rich meaty flavour, and creates an irresistibly tender texture that is easy to cut and chew. A true BBQ showstopper, all your family and friends are sure to absolutely love it.
Preparation and ingredients
If you choose a poor-quality steak, you are immediately setting yourself up for failure. No amount of careful seasoning or expert grilling can make up for bad-quality meat, so make sure you shop for your tomahawk steaks carefully. Here at Prime Gourmet, we offer a wide array of exceptional Wagyu and Black Angus tomahawk steaks. Sourced from Stockyard Beef, Australia’s leading expert in premium beef products, each tomahawk is 100% halal and paced with the finest beef that money can buy.
We intentionally leave the bone in our tomahawks, too. This is because - as every steak connoisseur knows - the closer the meat is to the bone, the better the flavour is. The bone is tomahawks therefore isn’t just for show. It creates a bold and intense taste and juicy texture that is impossible to resist
Speaking of which, Prime Gourmet is also proud to offer a one-stop-shop for all your BBQ needs. Alongside our collections of different meats, seafood and pantry products, we also offer an array of expertly made grilling essentials like barbecue charcoal, thermometers, wood chips, smoking hickory wood chunks and more, all sourced from world-leading BBQ equipment brands.
Plus, while grilling tomahawk steaks requires minimal ingredients, it is still important to add a dash of seasoning to meat (just to add a little bit more deliciousness). At Prime Gourmet, our extensive selection of seasonings and rubs is all-natural and free from additives. Spanning everything from hand-harvested sea salt, fiery chili and black pepper, to spicy, smokey and slightly sweet barbecue rubs, rosemary, thyme and garlic, we have all you need to make your grilled tomahawks extra special.
The trick to cooking the Best Tomahawk Steak
You might be surprised to hear that cooking the perfect tomahawk is relatively easy. Sure to deliver a sensational, melt-in-the-mouth texture and an explosion of amazing flavour, a show-stopping tomahawk can be achieved by following just a few simple steps.
First, preheat your outdoor grill or BBQ to the highest heat, and season the top and bottom of your steak generously with salt and pepper. Next, throw your steaks on the grill and watch the marbling bubble and melt - this is the part that takes the flavour to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Then just keep flipping and cooking your steak until it reaches your desired colour and finish. As you can see, cooking tomahawk steak doesn’t have to be complicated. However, it’s vital not to overcook or undercook your meat, and of course choose premium quality cuts. Browse our full collection of the best beef tomahawk steaks in Dubai.