Tomahawk Steak

"Şapalaq" kebab (or Tomahawk steak) is made from the beef loin. Since this is Angus beef and dry-aged, it is not recommended to cook it well-done.

Ingredients

• Beef loin 1 kg
• Lemon 1 pc
• Onion 1 pc
• Thyme 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil 100 ml
• Vinegar 1 tbsp
• Salt 1 tsp
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp
• Red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp

Method

1. 1.Marinate the meat with lemon, chopped onion, thyme, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, just like a traditional bastirma kebab.
2. 2.Keep the meat in the marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 days.
3. 3.First, cook the steak in an indirect heat zone (not directly over the coals) for 40 minutes.
4. 4.Sear the steak directly over the coals for only the last 2 minutes to ensure it cooks properly inside.

Notes

• Reaching an internal temperature of 55°C gives a medium doneness.
• Because the meat is dry-aged, it is normal for the surface to be dark.