Prepare your tastebuds for a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to pan-frying a porterhouse steak. Discover the secrets to achieving a perfectly cooked steak that is juicy and flavorful, with a crispy crust. We'll take you through three mouthwatering variations: a classic pan-fried porterhouse steak, a garlicky herb butter porterhouse steak, and a spicy chili-lime porterhouse steak. Each recipe is carefully crafted to elevate the natural flavors of the steak, using a combination of simple yet effective techniques. Whether you're a seasoned steak lover or a home cook looking to impress, our recipes will guide you to pan-fried porterhouse steak perfection.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SEARED PORTERHOUSE STEAK
A T-bone steak would also work in this recipe, but take into account whether the cut is smaller than the standard porterhouse and adjust the cooking time as needed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season steak generously all over with salt and pepper. Add butter to skillet. When melted, place steak in skillet. Cook until well seared, about 4 minutes a side. Transfer skillet to oven. Continue to cook until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of steak reads 120 degrees for medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer steak to rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Compound Butter.
CAST-IRON SKILLET PORTERHOUSE STEAK
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Season the steak heavily with salt and pepper on all sides. Add the oil to the skillet, then place the steak in the skillet and do not move it. Cook until a nice sear forms, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the steak to a cutting board and cut both the filet and sirloin from the bone. Slice the steak against the grain into thick pieces. Put the bone back into the skillet and reassemble the steak around it (it should look like the steak originally did) with the seared side up. Top with pieces of butter. Add a couple cloves of garlic and a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary, if desired.
- Broil to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for medium rare, 5 to 6 minutes for medium. Transfer to a serving plate and pour the pan drippings over the steak.
PERFECT PORTERHOUSE STEAK
Perfectly Grilled Porterhouse Steak. Grilled either indoors or out.
Provided by chefpaularwine
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place steak on a plate and coat lightly with olive oil. Rub steak with meat tenderizer. Sprinkle steak with Canadian steak seasoning and gently rub into steak. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
- Unwrap steaks and grill on open flame or charcoal grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1025.1 mg
PAN-FRIED STEAK
Follow our foolproof recipe for a restaurant-quality pan-fried steak in under 10 minutes. Serve with a simple steak sauce and a classic side like roasted potatoes. From the book Mad Hungry, by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to pan, then immediately top with one steak. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and steak. Cook without moving steaks until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more for rare, or 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks against the grain; serve with sauce, if desired.
- Heat a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Seconds before adding a steak, drop 1/2 teaspoon of the butter into the pan and immediately top with the steak. Repeat with the remaining steak. Sear for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare or 3 to 4 for medium rare. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a board or platter for a few minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Steak: For pan-frying, select a porterhouse steak that is at least 1 1/2 inches thick. This will ensure that the steak cooks evenly and stays juicy.
- Preparing the Steak: Before cooking, season the steak generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Heating the Pan: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle for pan-frying the steak. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- Searing the Steak: Once the pan is hot, add the steak and sear it for 2-3 minutes per side. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the steak and help to seal in the juices.
- Cooking the Steak: After searing, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook the steak for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Resting the Steak: Once the steak is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
Conclusion:
Pan-frying a porterhouse steak is a great way to cook a delicious and juicy steak at home. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your steak is cooked perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give pan-fried porterhouse steak a try.
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