what is tomahawk steak

A tomahawk steak is a bone-in ribeye steak that has been trimmed to resemble the shape of a tomahawk, cut from the beef rib. The extra-long bone is French trimmed, leaving a ‘handle’ that gives a bit of drama to the steak. The long bone is crucial to a tomahawk steak given its resemblance to an axe handle and generally measures at least five inches. The steak meat is highly marbled, very tender, and flavorful, taken from a section of the animal where the muscles aren’t used much, leaving the meat with a liberal interspersing of fat within these muscle groups. The tomahawk steak is essentially a regular ribeye steak that hasnt had the bone removed. It is a very flavorful cut of meat that is best cooked over high heat to bring out its natural flavor. The steak can be grilled, pan-seared, broiled, or roasted, and should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.