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STEAK

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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.

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    Nutritional Information Per Serving: 6 Servings

    Calories: 494   Carbohydrates: 7 gm   Fat: 35 gm   Cholesterol: 110 gm
    Protein: 33 gm   Sodium: 199 mg   Fiber: 1 gm   Calcium: 22 mg
    Iron: 3 mg   Vitamin A: 1438 IU   Vitamin C: 54 mg
    Percentage of Calories from Fat: 66%
    Percentage of Calories from Protein: 28%
    Percentage of Calories from Carbohydrates: 6%

    These pages are copyright © 1999 and UPDATED January, 2000 by Toni Dunlap, Toni's Treasures Forever, Inc.

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