Tomahawk Steak question

Dawgtired

If you decide to Sous vide a large tomahawk steak would you remove the bone or cut it down some? If the latter, what’s the safest way, if you don’t own a band saw? Thanks!

Canugghead

Tomakawk is priced/prized for its dino bone, imo it's a waste to cut the bone off. If you must do it a hack saw should work, I use one to deconstruct a whole turkey.

GrateEggspectations

I would SV with the bone in if at all possible and would not break it down unless absolutely necessary. If your bags are big enough, do the whole piece in the bag. In doing so, watch for sharp edges on the bone, as they can pierce bags. To mitigate this, either double bag or else wrap the bone in paper towel for the water bath (or both). Enjoy!

DoubleEgger

If you remove the bone, just buy a regular ribeye and save the money. That’s a $20++/lb bone. 

paqman

While I agree that it is desirable to keep as much bone as possible, chances are that you will have to cut some of it a bit.  In the past, I used a metal saw and a file to smooth out sharp corners.

fishlessman

I’ve just rested them on a plate uncovered about 3 to 4 hours on the counter and then cooked them.  That’s most likely a prime cut