Florentine Steak

 

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina – Florentine Steak

Traditionally made with a T-Bone or Porterhouse Steak VERY THICK. 3-4 fingers or 2.5 to 3 inches thick. Made for sharing, a traditional standard portion is 2-3 pounds and served rare.  Cooked over a red-hot grill.

Prep Time:  2 mins
Cook Time:  6-10 mins
Total Time:  12-15 mins
Servings:  4

Ingredients

  • T-Bone Steaks – Extra thick – 2-3 pounds
  • High-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Directions

  1. Drizzle both sides of steak with olive oil. 

  2. Place steaks on red-hot grill; as hot as you can get it.

  3. Cook for 3-5 minutes to you desired doneness – true Florentine is rare

  4. Turn the steak and salt.

  5. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes.

  6. Turn the steak one last time and salt.

  7. Allow steak to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve. Pairs well with sauteed mushrooms or spinach.

    Adapted from Lacucinaitaliana.com

 

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