Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Rub steak with olive oil.  Season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Lightly coat grates with vegetable oil spray. Close cooking chamber lids.

3. Step 3

   Place 3-5 lbs. of charcoal, in center of the firebox. Open the firebox air vent approximately 1-2 inches, and smokestack damper halfway. With firebox lid open, stand back, carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash. (Approximately 20 minutes)

4. Step 4

   Once coals have ashed over, add wood chunks. Do not shut firebox lid until the smoke is clean, often called Blue Smoke.

5. Step 5

   Close firebox lid. Adjust the firebox air vent and smokestack damper to regulate cooking temperature. The ideal smoking temperature is 275°F.

6. Step 6

   Place steak on smoker for approximately 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 145℉ (medium rare), turning halfway through cooking time. 

7. Step 7

   Allow steak to rest approximately 5 minutes. Slice against the grain of the steak.