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Bistecca Alla Fiorentina (Florentine Steak)

la bistecca (florentine steak)
Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 ½ to 3- pound porter house steak
  • 2 sprigs each of fresh rosemary sage and thyme wrapped with butchers twine at the root end.
  • 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter











Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Brush the olive oil all over the porter house steak, then season generously with the spice blend you just made. 
  3. Place the steak on a hot grill 450° to 550°) or griddle pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side for a rare internal temperature. Add 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time per side for a medium-rare internal temperature.
  4. Once you flip the steak for the first time begin to baste it by dipping the herbs in the melted butter and brushing the steak with them.
  5. Once the steak is done cooking let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes before carving the strip and filet mignon away from the bone and slicing them.

Serve warm.

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