I’m a huge fan of steak (surprise, surprise right?) Interestingly, not all steaks are grilled equally. For example, in this guide for cooking a porterhouse or t-bone I detail the nuances of that cut. Today’s guide however, is
all about the reverse searing a tomahawk steak on a gas grill. While I love the flavor that’s imparted into food from charcoal, gas grills still make up the largest percentage of grill sales. So, doing the reverse sear on a gas grill is something I’m often asked about. Based on the number of questions I
get weekly about grilling steaks on a gas grill, I decided to write this guide to use as a quick reference when I’m asked: “Can I use my gas grill for the reverse sear technique?” Not only is reverse searing on a gas grill possible, it’s still amazing. When I say possible, I mean possible with the right gas grill. Jump to Recipe First, not all gas grills can get hot enough to sear and produce the steakhouse quality crust during the searing portion of this technique. I’m using the Kalamazoo drop in gas grill which gets extremely
hot, and has a ton of mass. But, this technique applies to any gas grill that gets hot enough. If your gas grill is an el cheapo unit you picked up from the display at the grocery store entrance, it’s likely not going to produce enough heat to properly sear a steak. Next, doing this technique
requires a grill with at least two burners, but I recommend three. You want to set up a two zone heating environment inside the grill. High direct heat on one side of the grill, and low indirect heat on the other side. For the first part of grilling a steak with the reverse sear method, I recommend keeping your grill’s temperature at 225°F in
the indirect heat zone of the grill. At this temperature the meat will cook evenly, without overcooking the outside of the steak. This is an important temperature, you’ll want to monitor it with a reliable leave-in thermometer. Don’t trust your grill’s thermometer. Even if the thermometer in your grill’s lid was accurate, it’s telling you the temperature in the lid, not the temperature where the steak is actually cooking. The difference between the temperature
in the grills lid and the indirect cooking surface can be 50°F or more. How Long Does It Take To Reverse Sear a Steak on a Grill?This depends on a few factors, but the biggest is how big the steak is. For the 2.5 pound tomahawk steak I’m grilling for this blog, the total time is about 90 minutes. This might seem like a silly question, but it’s one I’m asked all the time. There are so many misconceptions about searing a steak, it’s no wonder people are confused about this topic. First, ensure the grill grate above the direct heat zone on the grill is as hot as possible. You’d be hard pressed to get the grate too hot so put your burners on high or max and let them preheat the grill grate. Once the grate is as hot as it’s going to get, simply place the steak on it and let it sear. This is where the first misconception happens. “Only flip a steak once!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that, and it’s complete garbage advice. Instead, flip the steak often, and place it onto a new spot on the grill each time. Long exposure to high heat from “only flipping once” will overcook the steak. So, sear using short, intense blasts of direct heat. Flipping it every 30-60 seconds. When flipping it, move it around to different spots on the grill grate. When a steak is placed on a hot grill grate, that grate will immediately start to decrease in temperature. So, flipping it in the same spot doesn’t expose the meat to the hottest grill grate possible. Moving the steak around the grate ensures that every time it’s flipped, it’s coming into contact with the hottest possible surface. Tips For Reverse Searing On a Gas Grill
How to Reverse Sear Steak on the GrillPrep time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 90 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 – 3 lb. Tomahawk Ribeye Step 1: Place the steak on the counter, allowing it to warm up close to room temperature for about an hour. Step 2: Light one burner (far left or far right burner) on your gas grill, and place an optional smoker tube over the active burner. Close the lid and allow the grill to preheat to 225°F. Step 3: Season your steak liberally with steak rub, and insert a leave-in meat thermometer. Step 4: Place the steak on the grill over indirect heat, with optional smoker tube and close the lid. Allow the steak to reach an internal temperature of 110°F. Remove the steak from the grill. Step 5: Turn all burners on the grill to high or max and close the lid. Allow the grill to get as hot as possible for ten minutes, heat soaking the grill grates. Step 6: Place the steak on the grill grate over direct heat. Flip the steak every 30-60 seconds, positioning it in a new spot on the grate every time. Continue flipping and repositioning the steak for 5-7 minutes, or until you have achieved the desired crust. Internal temp will be about 125°F at this point. Perfect for a medium rare steak. Of course you can grill it longer if you prefer a more medium steak. Step 7: Remove the steak, top with optional (but highly recommended steak butter) and serve. I love to serve this with grilled veggies. Grilled asparagus is great, but consider some spicy grilled baby bok choy as well. Tomahawk Ribeye on a Gas GrillPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Course: Main Course Cuisine: American
Share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #unitedbyflame and let us know how it was!How long does it take to cook a tomahawk steak on the grill?Grilling time
Rare: 18-22 minutes in total. Medium-rare: 22-24 minutes in total (I grilled my 2 ½ pound steak in the photos for 24 minutes in total, with a 5 minute sear on either side). Medium: 24-26 minutes in total. Medium-well: 26-28 minutes in total.
What temperature do you cook a tomahawk steak on a gas grill?Season as desired (we recommend Lawry's - it's good when you don't know everyone's preferences because everyone loves it) and place on the grill over high heat 450-500 degrees and close the lid. Wait exactly 2 ½ minutes. Here's how to get the fancy hash marks! Turn the meat 90 degrees with tongs, never use a fork!
How long do you cook a 2 inch Tomahawk steak?Grill for 20–22 minutes for a 2-inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130°F. Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil.
How long do you cook a tomahawk steak on each side?Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, letting the flames lick up the sides. You'll know the steak is ready to flip when it releases easily from the grill. Transfer the steak to a baking sheet . Bake in the preheated oven until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees.
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