The Ultimate Tomahawk Steak

Ingredients

Serves: 2

• Tomahawk Steak 1-1.3kg
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Rapeseed oil
• A large knob of butter

Method:

Cooks in: 40 minutes • Difficulty: Easy

1. Remove the steak from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature for at least an hour.
2. Once the steak has reached room temperature, pat the steak dry with a piece of kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.
3. If cooking in an oven, preheat the oven to 215°C/185°C fan/Gas mark 5.
4. Alternatively, take a heavy frying or griddle pan which will comfortably fit the steak, add a good amount of oil, and heat the pan over a high heat.
5. When the oil is beginning to simmer, turn the heat down to medium and carefully lay the steak into the pan. Cook for 8 minutes until deliciously golden on the underside, turn the steak over, and add the knob of butter. Cook for another 7 minutes, basting with the butter to enrich the steak, until golden brown on the underside, this will give you a medium-rare steak. Alternatively, place the steak into the pre-heated oven after searing all over, for 12-15 minutes.
6. Remove the steak from the pan or oven, place on a sharing plate, and leave to rest for 10 minutes before carving to your liking.