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Perfect Porterhouse Steak
This is chef Bobby Flay's recipe for the perfect Porterhouse steak. With a steak this thick, you need to season liberally; when Flay demonstrated for us, the surface of the meat was virtually white from salt.
CategoryLunch
Total Time30 min
DifficultyEasy
Yields2 servings
CuisineAmerican
Recipe Ingredients
First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
- 1 2”-thick Porterhouse steak, trimmed (about 2 lb.)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Recipe Instructions
Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!
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1.Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking, which will help it cook quickly and more evenly. Heat broiler. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat, then heat oil in pan until smoking. Season steak very generously with salt and pepper and cook until a deep brown crust forms on underside (do not turn), about 4 minutes. Transfer steak to a cutting board, turning it browned side up. Cut meat from bone in 2 pieces (strip steak and filet mignon). Slice both pieces straight down perpendicular to the bone 1” thick. Replace sliced steak around the bone (it should look like a whole sliced steak) and return to skillet, browned side up. Top with butter and broil until butter is melted and steak is medium-rare, 4–6 minutes. Serve steak with buttery pan juices spooned over.