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dry brine tomahawk steak

Dry Brine Tomahawk Steak

Jun 05, 2023

Featuring African Dream Foods Smoked Chipotle Salt

Dry Brine Tomahawk Steak

Rated 3.7 stars by 3 users

Category

BBQ

Cuisine

American

Servings

2

Prep Time

24 hours

Cook Time

2 minutes

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp Smoked Chipotle Salt by African Dream Foods
2 - 2.5 lb Tomahawk Steaks

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Directions

Pat the steak dry with a paper towel.
Season all over with Smoked Chipotle Salt by African Dream Foods
Place the steak on a wire rack lined sheet tray and place in the fridge for 24 hours.
Rinse off the excess seasoning and pat dry with a paper towel.
Preheat oven or smoker to 225 °F.
Smoke the steak until the internal temperature reaches 115 °F.
Allow the steak to rest while you raise the temperature of the grill to 400 °F.
Sear the steak on both sides for about 2 minutes each side.
Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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