Why Bone-In Steaks Are the Cut of Choice for Meat Lovers
There’s just something about a bone-in steak. The moment it hits the grill, you know you’re in for a bold, flavorful experience. But for serious steak connoisseurs, bone-in cuts aren’t just about presentation—they're about performance, flavor, and tradition.
At Crowd Cow, we carry a range of bone-in favorites: Porterhouse, T-Bone, Cowboy Cut Rib Steaks, Thick-Cut Bone-In Rib Steaks, Tomahawks, and Short Rib Tomahawks. Each brings something special to the table—and it all starts with the bone.
Flavor, Elevated
The biggest reason bone-in steaks are prized? Flavor.
Bones act as a natural insulator during cooking, helping the meat stay juicy and tender. But more than that, the marrow, connective tissue, and fat surrounding the bone all contribute subtle, savory richness—especially in longer cooks. This results in deeper flavor near the bone, often referred to as the “prize bite” by chefs and enthusiasts alike.
When you grill a bone-in steak, the surrounding meat benefits from this added fat and structure, making for a more complex eating experience overall.
Built for the Grill
Bone-in cuts are ideal for grilling, searing, or even reverse-searing. The bone slows down heat transfer, which helps maintain a perfect medium-rare center while allowing for a caramelized crust on the outside.
For example:
- The Tomahawk and Cowboy Cut Rib Steaks offer thick, heavily marbled ribeye meat with dramatic bone-in presentation—perfect for reverse searing.
- The Short Rib Tomahawk is a grill-master's dream, featuring intense marbling, chew, and richness with that same long-bone wow factor.
- Thick-Cut Bone-In Rib Steaks hit the sweet spot of grillability and decadence, with generous marbling and a bit of extra structure.
Two Cuts in One: Porterhouse & T-Bone
When it comes to value and variety, Porterhouse and T-Bone steaks are unbeatable. Both feature a New York Strip on one side and a Tenderloin on the other, separated by the bone. The Porterhouse contains a larger portion of Tenderloin, while the T-Bone is slightly smaller but still impressive.
Why does the bone matter here? It enhances heat distribution, helping each side of the steak cook more evenly—even with two different muscle types involved.
Steak with Story
Bone-in steaks are more than just a meal—they’re a statement. Whether it’s the show-stopping height of a Tomahawk, the buttery richness of a bone-in Ribeye, or the surf-and-turf-worthy structure of a Porterhouse, these cuts are centerpieces, built for slow meals, shared stories, and second helpings.
Ready to Try One?
We source our bone-in steaks from farms like Royal Ranch in Washington, known for pasture-raised, grain-finished beef raised with care. Whether you're firing up the grill for a celebration or just want to treat yourself to something special, there's a bone-in cut with your name on it.
Explore our full collection of bone-in steaks and taste the difference for yourself.