Grilled Tomahawk Steak
By Traeger Kitchen
It doesn’t get better than a massive tomahawk steak on the Traeger. Start by smoking the rib-eyes until the internal temp reaches 120˚F, then crank up the heat, sear both sides, and serve up some beefy wood-fired flavor.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
4
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| 2 Tablespoon | kosher salt |
| 2 Tablespoon | Ground black pepper |
| 1 Tablespoon | paprika |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | onion powder |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | brown sugar |
| 1 Teaspoon | ground mustard |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| 2 Large | tomahawk rib-eye steaks |
Steps
1
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, ground mustard, and cayenne.
2
Season the steaks liberally with the rub, then let sit while the grill preheats.
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
00:15
Super Smoke
4
Insert the probe into the center of a steak, avoiding the bone. Place the steaks directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 120°F, 45-60 minutes. Remove the steak from the grill.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
120 ˚F / 49 ˚C
01:00
5
Increase the grill temperature to 450°F.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
Return the steaks to the grill and re-insert the probe. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 130°F, 7-10 minutes per side.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
00:14
7
Remove the steaks from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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