Tomahawk Steak Rub

By James Kimble July 14, 2024 3 mins read 182 Views

Elevate your steak grilling game with this irresistible tomahawk steak rub. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor!

Tomahawk steaks are one of my favorites, and a good rub can transform them from good to fantastic. Because these steaks are typically thick, it’s best to use a bit more seasoning. This recipe makes enough rub for one large or two standard-sized tomahawk steaks.

Ingredients

This is a simple, five-ingredient steak rub can be made in a matter of minutes, and the best part is that most of these items are already in your pantry!

Salt: You’ll need a coarse salt like Morton kosher salt. I also like Argentinian salt in my beef recipes.
Black pepper: This recipe calls for a standard, fine grind black pepper. However, if you are partial to coarse ground black pepper, please feel free to use it. Instead of using 2 teaspoons, use 1 tablespoon of coarse or medium ground pepper.
Granulated garlic: The main difference between granulated garlic and garlic powder is the texture. They are both made of the same ingredients, but garlic powder is pulverized, while granulated garlic is coarse. Granulated garlic works well in steak rubs, especially those that contain other coarse ground seasonings.
Dried rosemary: This herb offers a nice bright, piney note to meat dishes. If you’re not a huge fan of rosemary, substitute with dried oregano.
Dried marjoram: I often use both fresh and dried marjoram on my steaks. Its aromatic and slightly minty flavor is similar to oregano but with less intensity.

How to use this steak rub

Combine the ingredients called for in the recipe card below.
Brush the tomahawk steaks with a little oil, and apply the rub generously to all exposed meat of the steak. Cook as directed.
You can also apply the rub and place the steak back into the fridge for 2-4 hours. If you choose to do this, skip the oil application.

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Tomahawk Steak Rub

Take your tomahawk steak to another level with this flavorful, homemade rub!

Course Rubs

Cuisine American

Keyword African spice rub, spice rub, steak rub, tomahawk steak, tomahawk steak rub

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cup

Calories 122kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Morton kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried marjoram

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use immediately on steaks or beef of choice.
To use: brush steaks on both sides with a little olive oil. Apply a generous amount of rub on the steaks. Let meat stand at room temp for 10-15 minutes before grilling or smoking.
Make a large batch and store in an airtight container or lidded jar in your pantry for up to 1 year.
Discard any rub that has come into contact with raw meat.