|
|
|
The best steaks for grilling are cut from the tender short loin. They are:
Porterhouse, T-Bone, Club, Shell or New York Strip. Here, the Porterhouse
Steak is paired with a red pepper sauce. Hope you like it.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Steak:
1 Porterhouse Steak, 2/12 to 3 lb. and about 2 inches thick
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste (omit if you like)
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
For the Sauce:
1 Russet Potato, about 5 oz., peeled and chopped
1/2 cup Chicken Stock
1 small Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves Garlic
3 jarred Hot Cherry Peppers, drained and stems removed
1 jar (2 oz.) Pimiento Pepper, drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh Thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
Dash of Tabasco
5 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
Preparing the Steak:
1. Trim the fat from the edges of the steak, leaving a layer 1/4-inch thick,
then slash the layer of fat at 1-inch intervals.
2. In a small bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together the garlic, anchovy
paste, olive oil and pepper until smooth. Rub into both sides of the steak.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Preparing the Sauce:
3. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the potato and chicken broth.
Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the bell pepper and cook until heated through, another 3 minutes more.
Drain, reserving the broth. There should be about 2 to 3 tablespoons.
4. In a food processor, with the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through
the feed tub and process until chopped. Add the cherry pepper, pimiento
pepper, potato-bell pepper mixture, thyme, vinegar and Tabasco. Process
until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil, 1 tablespoon at
a time, and process until the mixture thickens. Transfer to a bowl and
whisk in the reserved chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover
and refrigerate until serving.
5. Prepare a hot fire in the grill. Position the grill rack 4 to 6 inches
above the fire.
6. Place the steak on the rack and sear, turning once, until nicely browned,
about 1-2 minutes on each side. Using long-handles tongs to hold the meat,
sear the edges. Then grill over a medium-hot fire (move the steak to the
edge of the fire or raise the grill rack), turning once, 16 to 20 minutes
total for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer to a cutting
board and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for at least 5
minutes.
7. Cut the meat from the bone, then slice the meat across the grain and serve.
Pass the sauce at the table.
|
|
|