
How Many Tomahawk Steaks Are in a Cow?Ĭattle have 14 ribs in total, which means 14 tomahawk steaks can be butchered from one cow. Once separated, eat a tomahawk like you would any other steak by slicing and cutting into smaller pieces. Start by cutting the bone away from the meat by running your knife along the side of the bone. Most tomahawk steaks will be served with the bone on. The tomahawk is slightly harder to cook and will take slightly longer to cook due to its size, however this results in beef that is a little more succulent than ribeye. Both offer a delicious, buttery flavour profile. This comes down to presentation, cooking time, and texture preferences. The impressive presentation makes the tomahawk ideal for impressing friends and family at your next get-together. The impressive axe-like bone offers a unique look, which makes this cut of beef special, and popular among fine-dining establishments. Tom Hixson Tomahawk offers a sweeter flavour, which comes from the cattle’s chocolate supplemented diet. The large bone also flavours the meat during the cooking process. This is down to the fat content, which renders down and infuses the meat. Tomahawk steak has a rich, melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavour. The tomahawk is usually shared due to its size and weight. This, combined with the intermuscular fat content, results in a superb tasting steak. The bone releases its flavours during cooking for added flavour. What Cut Of Steak is a Tomahawk?Ī tomahawk steak is cut from the fore rib with the bone left on. You will usually see tomahawk steaks served in fine-dining restaurants and as impressive dinner party centrepieces. This beef cut became popular in Texas, but its impressive size and axe-like shape has meant the steak is now popular across the globe. Tomahawk steak, also known as bone-in ribeye, is a cut of beef known for its impressive shape and size. We work with many award-winning producers to ensure our customers can get everything they need from our wholesale butchers. If you’re wanting to order delicious beef in bulk, order online from Tom Hixson. In our Tomahawk steak collection we also offer the regular sized Wexford Valley Tomahawk Steak, as well as the Halal Ex Dairy Tomahawk Steak, and the Aberdeen Angus Tomahawk Steak. The incredible marbling on this steak results in a tender mouthfeel and buttery flavour that pairs beautifully with buttery potatoes and grilled or sautéed vegetables. This smaller cut offers the same impressive look as many of our other bone-in steaks, just on a smaller scale. The bone left in means this makes a great party centrepiece.įor something smaller, perhaps if you are cooking for one, try our Wexford Valley Mini Tomahawk Steak. Sometimes referred to as the ‘king’ of steak, this fantastic cut offers a depth of flavour that is unmatched with many other beef cuts.

If you’re looking to impress guests, try our top-of-the-range Salt Moss Dry Aged Tomahawk Steak. Our selection of Tomahawk steaks comes from both grain and grass-fed heards, offering a selection of cuts to choose from.

While it can sometimes be difficult to find a bone-in beef cut on the market today, Tom Hixson of Smithfield is proud to offer a wide range of tomahawk steaks sourced from the finest producers.
