Tomahawk steaks are essentially ribeye steaks with the bone protruding from the meat like a handle. It may look like a complex cut of meat, but it’s actually very simple to season and grill up on a hot BBQ. If you’d rather take this recipe to the oven, we’ve found an excellent guide by How Stuff Works, so you’re good to go either way!

Tomahawk steaks tend to be quite thick, since they’re at least the width of the rib that they’re attached to. Because of this, they’ll take a few more minutes to cook than most other steaks that you might be used to, but it’s well worth the wait! 

Because the meat comes from a fatty part of the cow, it’s extremely rich in flavour, and makes for a very juicy cut when cooked. What’s more, unlike the shoulder or hindquarters of the animal, the muscles around the ribs aren’t used very much. This makes the steak more tender and less chewy, so it really is worth the price if you’re looking for a showstopper.

Your best bet for buying a steak like this is your local butcher, as you’re unlikely to find it in the supermarkets. Being specialists, they can always tell you more about the meat and where it came from. 

Now that summer’s coming to a close and your grilling muscles are no doubt warmed up, this simple recipe is the perfect way to grill up one last meal with some first-class steak! Make sure to serve with some crisp, thick-cut chips and peppercorn sauce, or a spiced, earthy rocket salad. Enjoy!

BBQ-Grilled Tomahawk Pork Steak

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Guy Beardsley

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Servings:

Serves 2

Prep time:

00:05

Cook time:

00:15

Tomahawk steak is a gorgeous cut of meat-on-the-bone that looks truly impressive on the grill, bit is perfectly simple to cook up. Perfect with some thick cut chips or roasted veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 tomahawk steak
• Salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• BBQ rub or spice rub of your choice
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Before you begin, take the steak out of the fridge and leave it covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes. If you are using a barbecue instead of an oven grill, light it and close the lid. Allow it to heat up for 15 minutes.
2. Lay your steak on a large clean surface such as a chopping board, and generously drizzle the olive oil over both sides to coat it. Then, liberally sprinkle each side with coarsely ground salt and pepper. Do the same with your spice rub, using as much or as little as you would like to adjust the flavour.
3. Next, place the steak on the hottest part of your grill, and cook for 5-8 minutes, depending how thick the cut is. The meat should begin to brown, and the rub should caramelise. When the steak is evenly cooked and the juices run clear, remove it from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
4. Give it one last dusting of black pepper and serve hot with a side of chips, salad, or grilled potatoes.

Tips

Head over to BBQ Tips UK for more recipes like this one, and great grilling advice!