Cajun Tomahawk with Jalapeno-Lime Compound Butter
by Ben Mohl, Certified Piedmontese, Nebraska

INGREDIENTS
- Jalapeno-Lime Compound Butter
- 2 Fresh Jalapenos, De-Seeded & Diced (Keep the seeds for extra heat)
- 1 Lime, Zested, and halved
- 1 Tbsp Kosher or flaky salt
- ¼ Fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 Stick of butter (Salted is fine), room softened
- 1 Tbsp of EVOO
- Cajun Tomhawk
- 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 36oz Tomahawk Ribeye
DIRECTIONS
Jalapeno-Lime Compound Butter
1)On a non-stick pan, sweat down your jalapenos with EVOO over medium heat and a pinch of salt until soft.
2)Add a quick squeeze of lime juice (1/2 the lime) and saute the jalapenos in the lime juice for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
3)In a bowl, combine all butter ingredients. Wrap in parchments or cling wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Cajun Tomhawk
1)Liberally season your tomahawk with your favorite cajun rub
2)Reverse-Sear your Tomahawk. On a smoker, grill, or oven, cook your tomahawk at 225 F for 60-90 mins or until it hits an internal temperature of 125 F.
3)Get a griddle, grate, or pan going on high heat and sear your tomahawk on each side for 1-2 minutes until you get a beautiful crust on your steak.
4)While resting for 10 minutes, add your compound butter and let it slowly melt into your steak!