Traeger Tomahawk Steak
Tomahawk steak isn’t your everyday dinner—and that’s exactly why it needs to be seasoned and smoked right. I learned early on in my great-grandmother’s Southern kitchen that big cuts call for bold flavor. This recipe brings the heat, the smoke, and the kind of rich, juicy bite that makes every moment of prep worth it. No guesswork, just solid technique and flavor that delivers.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 577kcal
Ingredients
- 32-40 oz tomahawk steak
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder This will give the steak a nice crust and enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or sweetener
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt Make adjustments to suit your taste.
Instructions
- Drizzle both sides of the steak with soy sauce. Sprinkle both sides with the spices and rub them in to penetrate the meat.Allow the spices to penetrate/marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees.
- Add the steak to the smoker. Flip the steak after 1 hour. Smoke the steak until it reaches the minimum internal temperature you are looking for. Remove the steak when it reaches the following:Rare: 118 degreesMedium-rare: 120 degreesMedium: 136 degreesMedium Well: 143 degreesWell-done: 154 degrees
- Allow the steak to rest for at least 10 minutes after you remove it from the smoker and before slicing it. During this time, the meat's juices redistribute, which helps to improve the tenderness and overall flavor of the steak.
Notes
Soy sauce helps tenderize the meat. You can omit it if you wish.
Omit the unsweetened cocoa powder if you wish.
You can season the steak using any of your favorite beef, steak, or BBQ rubs.
Use enough spices to fully coat the meat. Add additional if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 45g