How To Smoke A Tomahawk Steak

A few weeks ago, my hubby attempted to smoke a tomahawk steak, and let me tell you, the result was incredible! It was probably the best steak I’ve ever had, and I am more of a filet girl myself. However, I am going to be sharing with you today how to smoke a tomahawk steak because it was that good.

The flavor the pellet smoker gives to the steak is just unbelievable. Once you’ve had a smoked tomahawk steak, you’ll never go back! This is perfect to do for a special occasion at home.

For example, we did it for our Christmas dinner at home and loved it so much we decided to do it again for our New Years Eve dinner at home too.

The best part is, is that this tomahawk steak recipe is super simple to make and doesn’t require too much time, even though you are smoking it!

So keep on reading for the full recipe card below and see how easy it is to smoke a tomahawk steak yourself! If you’re a steak lover like my hubby is, then trust me, you are going to die over this delicious recipe! 

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Ingredients Needed To Smoke Tomahawk Steak:

• 1, 2-inch thick Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye, I recommend going to your local butcher to get the perfect steak
• 2 Tbsp Kinder’s Seasoning “The Blend” (Salt, Pepper, & Garlic) You can use whatever steak rubs you prefer, but we love this one the best. Or you can make your own blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder as well. 
• 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 Garlic, Cloves
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper 
• 1 sprig Rosemary, Fresh

Tools Needed For Best Results:

• Pellet grill (we love our Pit Boss 700 DX Series 740-Sq. in Black Pellet Grill. If you want to step up your grilling game, you’ve got to try this!)
• Aluminum foil
• Cast iron pan
• Heavy duty metal spoon 
• Temperature probe

How To Smoke Tomahawk Steak:

As you can see from the ingredient list above, this does not require much ingredients at all. And if it’s your first time using a pellet smoker too, no worries.

This is a very easy recipe to start out with! First, preheat your pellet grill to 225°F. Generously coat all sides of the tomahawk steaks with kosher salt and pepper.

Then, allow your steak to sit at room temperature for an hour. After an hour, wipe off the excess salt and pat the steak dry.

Season the steak with your dry rub again on all sides of the steak. Place steak on the grill grates, insert the temperature probe (or meat thermometer), and grill, undisturbed, for 45 minutes.

Or until your steak reaches an internal temperature of 120°F. Remove steak from grill and tent it with aluminum foil. Allow your steak rest for 10 minutes.

Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill rack and allow the temperature to increase to 450°F. You want this pan to get as hot as possible.

Place the steak back in the cast iron pan for a reverse sear method, along with garlic, rosemary, and butter. Start spooning the butter on top of the steak as it melts. Sear on one side for 1 minute.

Flip the steak and place the garlic and rosemary on top, and continue to baste the steak with melted butter for another minute.

Pull the steak off the grill and allow it to rest for another 10 minutes. You want the temperature to get to 130°F to 135°F. Pour the remaining butter on top of the steak and serve immediately. 

Enjoy Your Smoked Tomahawk Steak!

As you can see, this recipe is super easy to follow and really makes the best seasoned tomahawk steak! You can easily throw it together in a couple of hours, and the smoke floor really shines through on this thick cut of meat!

And by doing the reverse sear method, it produces a beautiful crust on the outside of your steak. This really is the most tender steak I’ve ever had and I think I like it even better than our seared filet mignon recipe!

We’re no strangers to steak dinners and this is by far a perfect recipe with an amazing flavor profile. I am so excited to try out even more new recipes on our smoker grill, as it is still pretty new to us.

Some of my favorite sides to go with this amazing steak would be our smoked corn on the cob or even a delicious baked potato! You really don’t need much outside of the steak because that is the main star here! I hope if you try this recipe out, you get the perfect results too.