Perfect Porterhouse Steak

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This perfectly grilled porterhouse steak can be cooked on an outdoor or indoor grill.

Submitted by chefpaularwine
Updated on July 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 20 ounces porterhouse steak

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon meat tenderizer

  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make a perfect porterhouse steak.

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  2. Place steak onto a plate; coat with olive oil, rub with tenderizer, then gently rub with steak seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 20 minutes.

    an overhead view of a raw porterhouse steak being seasoned prior to cooking.

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  3. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for high heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.

    Hot grill grates being sprayed with cooking oil

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  4. Cook steak on the preheated grill until hot, slightly pink in the center, and beginning to firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.

    a porterhouse steak cooking over charcoal on a hot grill

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461 Calories
37g Fat
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1025mg 45%
Protein 27g 54%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 313mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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