Cooking the perfect tomahawk steak is a culinary adventure that combines simple ingredients with precise techniques to achieve a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare a tomahawk steak that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 Tomahawk steak (about 2-2.5 inches thick)
- Coarse sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of high-smoke-point oil (e.g., grapeseed or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, lightly crushed
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or heavy-duty frying pan
- Meat thermometer
- Tongs
- Aluminum foil
- Oven (preheated to 375°F or 190°C)