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Memorial Day Tomahawk Ribeye on the Traeger Tailgater

The Ultimate Backyard Showstopper

📅 May 1, 2026⏱ 5 min read👨‍🍳 By Daddio
Memorial Day Tomahawk Ribeye on the Traeger Tailgater

Two tomahawk ribeyes smoked low and slow on the Traeger Tailgater, then seared hot for the ultimate backyard showstopper. One rubbed with bourbon BBQ rub, one with steak seasoning — why choose?

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Season one side of the steaks with the bourbon rub and the other with Windy City steak seasoning.
  2. Smoke at 225°F for about 90 minutes until 115°F internal.
  3. Crank the Traeger to 450°F and sear 3–4 minutes per side until 130°F.
  4. Rest 10 minutes tented in foil, then slice and serve.

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