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Sliced, perfectly cooked tomahawk steak served on a wooden cutting board with Z Grills logo, accompanied by fresh green asparagus and lemon slices, seasoned with herbs.

BOARD SAUCE TOMAHAWK STEAK

This recipe for a reverse-seared Tomahawk steak features a low and slow smoke on a Z Grills Multitasker 7052B at 165°F, using cherry pellets for a subtle, smoky flavor. After reaching an internal temperature of 95 to 105°F, the steak is then seared at a blistering 500°F to achieve a perfectly crusty exterior. Complementing the steak is a homemade board sauce made with roasted garlic, thyme, black pepper, and blue cheese, melted together in butter. The entire cooking process takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, with a prep time for the board sauce of about 20 minutes. The ingredients and preparation cost around $60, making this a luxurious meal ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a special dinner at home.
Servings 2
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Equipment

  • 1 Z Grills Multitasker 7052B
  • 1 Z Grills cherry pellets
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients

Roasting the garlic

  • Olive oil

Board Sauce

  • 1 Garlic Bulb (roasted off)
  • 1 Stick butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flack
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/8 cup Blue cheese

Season the steak

  • Black pepper and salt

Instructions

Roasting the garlic

  • Set your oven temperature to 350f.
  • Cut off the tops of the garlic bulbs
  • and add to foil with a little bit of olive oil
  • Roast 350f for 30 minutes, remove, and carefully squeeze out the pulp. (The contents are hot.)

Making the Board Sauce

  • Melt 1 stick of butter
  • Add in garlic pulp and mix well
  • Add in thyme, pepper, and blue cheese and simmer on low mixing well
  • Let rest to harden

Steak

  • Season the steak with black pepper and salt
  • Set your z grill to 165f or the smoke setting
  • Smoke your tomahawk till an internal temperature of of 95 to 105f is reached
  • Remove the steak and set the temperature to its highest setting.
  • Add back in the tomahawk and cook for 3 minutes, after 3 minutes quarter turn it and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • After a total of 5 minutes flip and cook till your desired doneness is reached.
  • In this case 130f for Med Rare.

Notes

Sliced, perfectly cooked tomahawk steak served on a wooden cutting board, accompanied by fresh green asparagus and lemon slices.
Dive into the rich flavors of our reverse seared tomahawk steak, beautifully complemented by fresh asparagus and a hint of lemon—cooked to perfection on Z Grills.
Seasoning a raw Tomahawk steak with salt and pepper on a wooden cutting board, preparing it for smoking and searing.
Seasoned to perfection: This Tomahawk steak is generously coated with salt and cracked pepper, setting the stage for a flavorful smoke and sear on a Z Grill.
Hand in black glove seasoning a Tomahawk steak on a wooden Z branded cutting board, highlighting the rich marbling and generous coating of spices.
Getting ready for the grill: This Tomahawk steak is meticulously seasoned on a Z branded cutting board, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Stirring melted butter with herbs in a skillet over a gas stove, preparing a savory board sauce for a steak.
Melting butter with fresh herbs in a skillet, the first step in creating a rich, flavorful board sauce for steak.
Placing a seasoned Tomahawk steak on the grill, showcasing the vibrant red meat with a generous coating of spices, handled by a chef wearing a black glove.
Searing perfection: Watch as this beautifully seasoned Tomahawk steak hits the grill, ready to be transformed into a culinary masterpiece.
Chef in black gloves holding a perfectly seared Tomahawk steak, showcasing the rich caramelized crust and juicy interior.
Feast your eyes on this exquisitely seared Tomahawk steak, held by a chef showcasing the ideal caramelization and texture.
Close-up of a Tomahawk steak generously coated with a crust of herbs and garlic, resting on a cutting board after grilling.
Behold the richness of this herb-crusted Tomahawk steak, freshly grilled and oozing with juices.
Happy chef in a Z Grills cap proudly holding a large, beautifully prepared Tomahawk steak in front of a Z Grills pellet grill, with an American flag and assorted cooking tools in the background.
Meet the grill master! Showcasing a perfectly grilled Tomahawk steak, ready to serve right off his trusty Z Grill.
Cost: 60
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef