Michael Symon's Steakhouse Porterhouse

The perfect meat lover's meal!

skill level

Easy

time

Over 120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

Skip the steakhouse and make Michael's porterhouse at home!

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step 1

ingredients 4-finger Porterhouse
1 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Sugar
Pepper

instructions Mix the salt, pepper and sugar, and season steak liberally with the mixture, at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours in advance.
step 2

ingredients

instructions Preheat oven to 450F.
step 3

ingredients 2-inch Chunk of Slab Bacon

instructions Let steak come to room temperature, and heat a large cast iron pan over high heat and add chunk of bacon to allow fat to render.
step 4

ingredients 1 Head Garlic (split)
2 tablespoons Fresh Oregano
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

instructions Add the steak and caramelize for 4-6 minutes, then flip steak and add garlic, oregano and 2 tablespoons butter to pan. Caramelize second side for 4-6 minutes, baste with drippings and transfer to oven to roast. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness, about 120F for medium-rare, about 10 minutes of roasting.
step 5

ingredients 2/3 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
Coarse Sea Salt to Garnish

instructions While steak is resting, mix butter with the roasted garlic from the pan, oregano and a large pinch of salt. Baste the steak with some of the pan juices. Spread butter on top of steak. Return to oven to broiler for 4-5 minutes. Serve with pan drippings from melted butter and bacon fat.
step 6

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instructions Note: Try serving with creamed spinach and potatoes for a complete steakhouse dinner.
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