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Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steaks (Big Flavor, Big Sear, Big Caveman Energy)

If you love steaks and want a meal that feels epic, reverse-seared tomahawk steaks deliver every time. Thick, dramatic, beautifully marbled, and insanely tender when cooked low and slow — this is the kind of cook that makes you feel like a BBQ hero.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American BBQ
Servings 2 per steak
Calories 950 kcal

Equipment

  • Instand Read Thermometer
  • Weber Cowboy rub
  • Smoker or Grill
  • Heat Resistant Gloves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tomahawk Steak (2 - 3 pounds)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Weber Cowboy Seasoning (or your own favorite)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F using indirect heat.
  • Remove steak from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
    1 Tomahawk Steak
  • Coat steak lightly with olive oil on all sides.
    2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Apply seasoning generously to the entire surface.
    2 Tbsp Weber Cowboy Seasoning
  • Place steak over indirect heat and cook until it reaches 115–120°F internally (about 1 hour).
  • Remove steak and increase grill/smoker temp to 350°F+ (open sear plate if applicable).
  • Sear steak over direct heat for 2 minutes per side.
  • Continue cooking until steak reaches your preferred doneness using the steak temperature chart.
  • Remove steak from heat and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve and Enjoy!
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