How To Cook Tomahawk Steak at Home

The Tomahawk Steak is my favorite 'WOW' meal! No matter how many times I cook them, I'm always blown away by the size and delicacy that comes with cooking this huge cut. You HAVE to try this recipe! Let me know in the comments how it turned out!
Ingredients:
Tomahawk Steak (Steak in Video is 4lbs)
Seasonings:
-Kosher Salt
-Cracked Black Pepper
-Garlic Powder
-Paprika
Garnishes/Aromatics
-Rosemary
-Thyme
-Clove of Garlic
Garlic Herb Butter:
-Salted Butter (Half a stick)
-Minced Garlic - 2 Tbs
-Chopped Herbs - 2 Tbs (I use whatever herbs I am using with the steak)
Directions:
-The night before, heavily salt your steak with kosher salt, making sure to get the edges as well. Wrap it back up and put it in the fridge overnight.
- 1 hour before cooking, pull your steak from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature until ready to cook.
- When its cook time, preheat your oven to 225 degrees.
-Season your steak with a healthy layer of seasonings: Kosher Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika. Make sure to get the edges as well.
- Place your steak on a wire baking rack, then place your aromatics on top: Spring of Rosemary, Thyme and a crushed Garlic Clove.
- Cook at 225 until the internal temperature of the steak hits 130 degrees. (If you do not have a digital thermometer to leave in while cooking, you can start checking with an instant read thermometer after 45 minutes. Check in the thickest part of the ribeye.)
- I take this time to make my garlic butter mixture, that way it is ready for showtime.
- When the steak is ready to remove from the oven, preheat your searing surface on high heat. Make sure that surface is smoking. (I used a cast iron griddle, however you can use a really hot grill, or even the bottom side of a regular cast iron pan.)
- Baste your steak with the garlic herb mixture, then place it butter side down on the searing surface. Apply the garlic butter to the top part of the steak, and sear each side for 1 minute!
- Remove from heat and LET IT REST for 10 minutes before cutting in.
- Now its time! Cut in to this bad boy and let your mouth water with wonderful smells and tastes this steak provides.
- Enjoy!
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0:00-0:35 - Intro
0:36-0:46 - Oven Preheat
0:47-0:58 - Meat Size Comparison
0:59-1:13 - Pre-Salting Overnight
1:14-1:29 - Cooking Gamplan
1:30-1:56 - Season Steak before Cooking
1:57-2:13 - Trying to calculate square footage of this steak
2:14-2:31 - More seasoning of steak
2:32-3:00 - Wire baking rack and why you need it
3:01-3:25 - Aromatic Garnishes and Meat Thermometer Insert
3:26-3:49 - Cooking in the oven
3:50-4:34 - Removing from oven and preparing to sear
4:35-5:30 - Searing the steak
5:31-5:56 - LET THE STEAK REST DAMMIT
5:57-6:43 - The Big Reveal (Cutting into THE MEAT)
6:44-7:22- Taste Test
7:32-7:58 - Breakdown of the Cook and Turnout
7:59-8:24 - Dogs eating the Bone
8:25-10:04 - Chef Hat O' Suggestions Pick and Episode Wrap up!

[@KennasKitchen]

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[@mmancino1982]

This method is how I do my regular ribeye too. I'll heat to 120 internal in the oven and give it a hard sear in the cast iron. Magnifique

[@KennasKitchen]

Love it. Its fool proof for most cuts.

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[@CrazyCFDtruckman]

Literally gave the measurements of my Johnson lmao 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nicholasbethavas544]

Thank you so bloody much for making your video clear & concise! I've cooked one Tomahawk before and I tried reverse searing it on the grill prior to the oven, but I didn't use a rack. Learned how to cook one of these behemoths even easier!

[@KennasKitchen]

No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helped:)

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[@ibfirdaus]

Perfect! Gonna try that this weekend!

[@KennasKitchen]

Goodluck! Let me know how it turned out for you.

[@brandondoesbbq4252]

NAILED IT!!! Looking forward to the brisket video! We’re waiting for longer and warmer days before we do a brisket video lol.

[@KennasKitchen]

When you've got a husband who insists on brisket, then you don't get to wait for longer and warmer days;) Episode is dropping today at 11:30 am est. Hope you enjoy!

[@dawatnama]

Wow excellent❤ yammm..your recipe absolutely delicious and tempting😋 well prepared and presented👌 thanks for sharing❤ keep in touch👍🤝

[@mizznitaboolyfe]

You prepared this recipe well! Looks very delicious!❤🔔

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you!! It was so good!

[@TravisKennaTravel]

Can’t wait for this Brisket!

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Thank you!! That made us happy to hear:)

[@domarco22]

Man!!!! I love your oven! 😍

[@Mar5_21]

I swear that searing sound is one of the most satisfying sounds ever.

[@KennasKitchen]

I could fall asleep to it. “Alexa, play steak searing for my bedtime playlist.”

[@UnaChefenlaCocina]

Is good Steak

[@lettygonzalez6111]

First time I seen your video 👍you were wonderful👍I’am going to prepare a Tomahawk this weekend just the way you cooked it🤔I hope it comes out just like yours😋

[@KennasKitchen]

Welcome!! Let me know how it turns out 😀

[@RodneyRocK]

It's such a gorgeous kitchen!!

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you! We designed and built it ourselves!

[@endofanera1983]

When you asked what the square footage of the steak was I hit that subscribe button 😂

[@KennasKitchen]

A girls gotta know!!!

[@BenPikeTheActor]

With the bone it does get about 19-20 inches long

[@yeowchongong5608]

I tried the recipe. It’s damn good!!!! 😋🤤 thanks from Singapore

[@Hhammer]

Looks great I’ll be doing it this way tonight

[@KennasKitchen]

Hope it turned out well for you!

[@pedroocasio4272]

What temp would you recommend for a 3lb ? And I what internal heat would be a good medium well?

[@KennasKitchen]

I’d still do the same cook temp, and internal temp for medium well before the sear would be around 140-145.

[@alves4623]

That looks stunning

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@wayin9576]

Would it be better or worse the treat the meat with olive oil? We do it for grill but not sure if it suits oven cooking.

[@missygrrl]

I saw another chef video on this, he said no because it acts like a barrier between the meat and salt and interferes with the salt doing its job.

[@itsmetay-tayb7876]

Yep you just made me buy this steak!

[@KennasKitchen]

I am not sorry! Hope it was delicious:)

[@thatsfoodtastic4189]

now that's what I call PERFECT!!

[@KennasKitchen]

If I could make 1 of those a week, I’d die a happy girl, and probably with heart disease...

[@thatsfoodtastic4189]

@@KennasKitchen haha it all worth it lol

[@JustTheTip1]

Best one yet!

[@KennasKitchen]

It totally was!

[@lukalkodko5472]

Tnx good video but which mode on ovwn do u use like only up only down both ventilation idk pls help

[@KennasKitchen]

Only the top heating source !

[@lukalkodko5472]

@@KennasKitchen tnx

[@Crazyeighty8]

hell yeah!! thank you for this!! and tell hubby i love the Zelda shirt!!!

[@KennasKitchen]

You are welcome! & TRAVIS !!!!! He loves the Zelda shirt!!!

[@jonrich7133]

Beautiful, Made one for my kids last night. They loved it, Only thing I did different was the sear first and then in the Oven

[@KennasKitchen]

Still sounds wonderful! Glad they enjoyed :)

[@fjjourney8745]

Thanks a lot for the sharing.... 😁😁🙏

[@KennasKitchen]

No problem!! Thanks for watching:)

[@nickschiavulli693]

Wow it looks beautiful 😍

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you so much:)

[@AlThePlantGal]

I cooked a 3lb at 225, it took 2 1/2 hours to get to 130 ??? Don't know how a 4lb cooked in half that time. I would probably have liked it a little more done but I couldn't wait any longer. All in all this was a great steak, it was so juicy and flavorful.

[@vickilandau169]

Did this tonight and set off my smoke alarms when I seared it, so I guess I did it right 😉🥩👍

[@TNTDesignsofMississippi]

Trying your recipe tonight looks promising!

[@KennasKitchen]

Good luck 🙌🏼 And thank you. Let me know how it turned out!

[@Wrathofreason]

Well done! Just got my Hawk today!

[@KennasKitchen]

Hope it turned out great!! Hawks for the win 🏆

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

Just curious where you are getting a Tomahawk Ribeye that is this big? Some of us have to use an electric stove and do not have a cast iron skillet.

[@KennasKitchen]

Hello! I have some local meat markets/butchers I get them from. But I do find the occasional one at publix or kroger too:)

[@KennasKitchen]

And if you dont have a skillet to sear, take the steak out, turn your oven to high broil and let it preheat first before putting that steak in for 1 or so minutes on each side. Just watch it carefully or you’ll burn it cause the searing happens quick!

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@KennasKitchen thank you for the info on the broil.

[@KennasKitchen]

@@jetcitysinatra7300 anytime:)

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@KennasKitchen Oh before I forget I bought a Lodge carbon Steel 14 inch fry pan and an induction hot plate. I just need to figure out how to ventilate the smoke so my apartment doesn't look like a casino at midnight and constantly set my alarm off. I have seen some reviews on this skillet and I think it will do great for a steak like you have. Thanks again for all of your videos and cooking tips.

[@jbchampjr]

That was a perfect cook... Wish I was there....

[@KennasKitchen]

Me Too

[@Tyler-ui3we]

Just made this like right now , this was the most immaculate steak I’ve ever had. Thank you

[@KennasKitchen]

Happy to help!

[@arinayahya8884]

How long do u put the tomahawk in the oven for sear? Considering I don't have the thermometer

[@KennasKitchen]

It’s hard to say, because it depends on thickness. If you have an instant read thermometer, star checking after an hour. If not, I would say about an hour and a half at 225 will get you to 120 degrees

[@arinayahya8884]

@@KennasKitchen thank you for replying! That's a great tips btw. I'm gonna make this for my sister's birthday this Friday so I'm gonna use ur recipes and method!! X

[@KennasKitchen]

@@arinayahya8884 no problem! I hope she loves it. Don’t forget to sprinkle it with some kosher salt the night before. I swear it makes all the difference in buttery-ness. Let me know how it goes:)

[@arinayahya8884]

Hi Kenna, just wanna let u know the steaks went terrific! So good with the method I learned from you. The dinner spread was just splendid 😋 I made 2 tomahawks and one piece was just cooked with medium rare just how I like it, the second one was a bit smaller than the other, so it's just cooked to medium well I think. Overall, the meat was hella tender and the kosher salt really helped to elevate the flavour! We can't go out due to lockdown in my country so a nice birthday celebration at home is way to go x

[@KennasKitchen]

@@arinayahya8884 Hey! So glad it turned out wonderful and thank you for keeping me updated:) Which country? I love knowing where all you guys are from!

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

Great Steak ❤

[@KennasKitchen]

Dreaming about it!

[@UnaChefenlaCocina]

A delicious Steak friend, you have left it at its point, as I like it, what a wonderful meat, I am here at your house, to see more of your videos, 34 flowers for you and thank you very much friend, happy day

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you! Happy to have you:)

[@StraightPipe379]

This looks amazing but one question why didn’t you sear before cooking?

[@KennasKitchen]

I sear after cooking!!

[@oalha001]

If you dry brine, should you season with salt again before beginning the cook?

[@KennasKitchen]

Depending how long and how much salt you used on your brine. I usually do unless it’s still visible on the outside!

[@oalha001]

@@KennasKitchen I used diamond crystal kosher salt. It’s been dry brining for almost 24 hours. I made sure to coat the entire tomahawk. Would a small layer make it too salty?

[@KennasKitchen]

@@oalha001 honestly that is up to preference. If you feel like you already did a lot of salt, leave it off. But if you like salt, like I do, do another light layer with the rest of your ingredients, and then give it a go! Worse that happens is it’s a little salty, and you have to cook another tomahawk steak to get it right 😏 win/win

[@oalha001]

@@KennasKitchen thank you! Love the videos by the way :)

[@KennasKitchen]

@@oalha001 thanks so much! Hope the steak turned out 🔥

[@Mar5_21]

What oven are you using? Is it fan assisted? How do you like it so far? I’m in the market for new fan assisted oven, my new kitchen is still ovenless.

[@KennasKitchen]

I have the Samsung dual wall oven flex zone, and it has the convection option as well. I really like it so far. During this particular bake, I didn’t use the convention part. Just normal bake!

[@mmancino1982]

Ermergerd that looks so good

[@HallwayMedia]

wow

[@deemayounis8715]

The degrees in the thermometer is in F ?

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes, Fahrenheit. Sorry, I should have specified!

[@aodom11]

Where do you buy one of those steaks at?

[@KennasKitchen]

I buy them at meat markets, such as Wilkes or Pattons! But sometimes Publix has them on sale. Also, this cut is the exact same as a bone in rib-eye, which you can usually get at any grocery store. The only thing different is it doesn’t have the long bone attached! Actually cheaper per pound as well because your not paying for all that bone!

[@edwardlee2637]

I was thinking about grilling one this weekend, you changed my whole concept, what sort of magic is this? 😂

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Yes!! Come to the dark side 😈

[@John_Alford]

Does 6:56 count as the Travis cameo? I mean, the pooch was on camera first! Yes, he gets real screen time later, but always watch for the first appearance!

[@KennasKitchen]

It definitely does!

[@frytasia]

Is it Fahrenheit or C?

[@graysongalloway2367]

hell of a steak! Miss you both!

[@KennasKitchen]

We miss you!! Can’t wait to see you soon.

[@UnaChefenlaCocina]

Good Steak, this channel is very good

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@@UnaChefenlaCocina thank you!

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❤️❤️❤️

[@raineycharles9]

Omg! Mmmm!

[@KennasKitchen]

It was so good!

[@deemayounis8715]

I'm trying it today I will till what will happen with me?

[@KennasKitchen]

Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[@ceatrabanks1736]

I like Kenna because she is very entertaining. However, Kenna made that Tomahawk Steak Perfectly. I am thawing my Tomahawk Steak Currently and I will cook mines just like Kenna did hers.

[@ttanker1]

Made this yesterday. And wow, I took it out at 140 degrees. So juicy and medium rare.

[@KennasKitchen]

So glad to hear it turned out great!:)

[@alexandraprecup4731]

Fahrenheit or Celsius?

[@KennasKitchen]

@@alexandraprecup4731 Fahrenheit

[@ttanker1]

@@alexandraprecup4731 Fahrenheit

[@anthonydye6279]

how many minutes

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Normally I Collect those juices oozing out and do simple glaze or jus

[@KennasKitchen]

Sounds awesome! I’ll have to give that a try next time:)

[@heyimemma3606]

😋👏

[@ajdoughty14]

Is it in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

[@jasminl3905]

Fahrenheit.

[@KennasKitchen]

Fahrenheit!

[@susanschroeder8021]

I just left the meat market with my first tomahawk steak!!! I’ll be following your steps to see if I can do this!!! Stay tuned!!! Xoxo

[@KennasKitchen]

Ohhh so exciting! Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

[@susanschroeder8021]

@@KennasKitchen can’t even begin to tell you how freaking delicious our steak turned out. Followed your instructions to a T. We will definitely be making this for friends and family. Next, meat candy. Hey, thanks for the add on FB. I’ll share all your content and see if I can he’ll build subscribers. People NEED to see your content!!!

[@jordyngilanyi2720]

about how long in the oven?

[@KennasKitchen]

If I remember correctly roughly an hour and a half...but I really suggest a meat thermometer to cook to temp rather than timed cooked for larger cuts like this.

[@altafzul]

I will give a try today and wish me luck.. 🤲

[@KennasKitchen]

I hope it turned out great!

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Like the Zelda shirt big fan

[@KennasKitchen]

Travs a big Zelda guy

[@Mar5_21]

My suggestion for the chef hat o’ suggestions is Nashville hot chicken.

[@KennasKitchen]

Ohhhh I’ve made this once or twice and it was yummy! Writing it down ✍️

[@ayejaytea]

🤤🤤🤤

[@KennasKitchen]

Real images of my mouth as I was cutting this open

[@Mar5_21]

Yesterday I had ribeye, tomorrow is plate ribs day and next week is brisket, I really need to watch out for that uric acid 😂

[@KennasKitchen]

I probably do too....

[@DjTaz8023]

I've seen that hand move comparison in other videos! i know whee she got the hint

[@KennasKitchen]

I dont know what youre talking about!

[@aqua6613]

The way she's comparing that meat 😆. I just found one of these things on clearance in the walmart meat section...no clue what to do with it 😆. I'm a bit further in the clue section now. Thank you. Was $40 reduced to $20...I wonder what this cut would have gone for 2 years ago.

[@KennasKitchen]

Good luck! Plenty of people have said they followed this method or my how to cook a tomahawk in the oven and have loved it!!

[@derekmorgan8534]

I want to see the brisket! Subscribed!!

[@KennasKitchen]

Its in the videos somewhere!!

[@athenakoios]

The temperature F or C

[@KennasKitchen]

F

[@athenakoios]

@@KennasKitchen thanks :)

[@ImZebaHD]

But I don't have that seering method at home :(

[@KennasKitchen]

What do you have? I have used a cast iron, flipped upside down on top of a fire before to sear the steak!

[@ImZebaHD]

@@KennasKitchen okay nice thanks for the tip!

[@ICM0n3y]

Off the next 2 days...this is definitely happening.

[@KennasKitchen]

It definitely should! Let me know how it goes:)

[@DJ.LakeSea]

Holy crapiola!!! Im in Australia, my Tomahawk is resting on the bench..... its like HALF the size of your Tomy!!! Are you yanks breeding HUGE cattle!!!

[@KennasKitchen]

Hi there!! Us Americans love things in large quantities and the tomahawk is no different. However this was a massive cut from a reputable butcher. They are normally around the 2lb range! And I’m a southerner 😘

[@chevellebelair1402]

Why does it have to be "black pepper"? Why not just pepper?

[@KennasKitchen]

Because there's white pepper and thats totally different. Dont want to confuse the two

[@Smoshylife]

Grill

[@KennasKitchen]

I have another video where I do a tomahawk on the grill! Check it out:)

[@justcookthedamnfood]

This would be my last meal before lethal injection meal!

[@KennasKitchen]

Straight into the veins!!

[@DoeSavage202]

W

[@KennasKitchen]

Y

[@DoeSavage202]

@@KennasKitchen meaning this was a Great Video And very Helpful

[@KennasKitchen]

@@DoeSavage202 thank you! I’m glad you liked it:)

[@jasimstone-marshall9742]

Where that grey shirt went?

[@KennasKitchen]

I had a baby and it doesn't fit appropriately anymore, lol

[@safeandeffectivelol]

Reverse sear is the easiest way to cook a thick steak

[@KennasKitchen]

Definitely!

[@cphbanfb]

So that's medium rare ????

[@KennasKitchen]

Yep, pretty close!

[@devlinavocado6274]

Love videos where chicks measure a big piece of meat with their forearm.

[@krislong9338]

That thing is CHONKY

[@KennasKitchen]

Big Boy Club

[@faithalanna8414]

Dogs are allergic to garlic 😯

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes they are!! But I don't think there's any harm in giving them a piece of meat thats been seasoned and then cooked, right? I think its just like raw garlic in excess that can be dangerous.

[@tavaresallen2313]

Brisket Me Please

[@KennasKitchen]

Check out my Texas Brisket Massacre video next!

[@tavaresallen2313]

@@KennasKitchen Can’t wait the Tomahawk steak looks delicious 🤤

[@KennasKitchen]

@@tavaresallen2313 thank you:))

[@h.s.3883]

FYI: don’t feed dog garlic. Ever.

[@KennasKitchen]

I always ask Alexa if I can give my dog a kitchen treat!

[@queentq2105]

That’s a whole baby length wise 😬

[@KennasKitchen]

Practically!!

[@mizznitaboolyfe]

That's alot of beef!

[@KennasKitchen]

It's never TOO much beef, though.

[@gaming.vlogs.with.miguelca4693]

I would not even try it just because there was dogs in the kitchen

[@KennasKitchen]

Understandable. More for me and the doggies tho! 🐶 🥩

[@byroneckhart2319]

Steak doesn't belong in oven

[@KennasKitchen]

Consider it a roast then 🤷🏻‍♀️ but if that’s your mentality, you’re missing out!

[@alirm849]

Sorry to tell you this , but your steak isn’t cooked lady.

[@metaltyphoon]

Anything past medium rare is trash. Either rare or medium rare

[@KennasKitchen]

I think you are wrong in this instance!

[@contechris1961]

You talk to much

[@TravisKennaTravel]

Who’s much?