Bistecca Fiorentine
(source: Mario Batali Italian Grill, Harper Collins, 2008, p.166)
Prep Time: | 10 min. |
Cook Time: | 20 min. |
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp
2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3- 3 1/2 lb t-bone steak, about 3 inches thick
Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper
and mix well. Pat the steak dry and coat it all over with
the herb mix. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil over one side
of the steak to moisten the herb mixture, and rub it gently into
mixture so it will adhere to the meat. Turn the steak over and
repeat on the other side with another tbsp of olive oil. Place
on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 30 mins
to 1 hr to come to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, preheat a gas grill or prepare a hot fire in a charcoal
grill (use enough coals to keep the fire going for about 25 mins).
- Place the steak on the grill, cover the grill, and cook until the meat
is well charred on the first side, 10 to 12 mins. Turn and cook
for 10 to 12 mins on the second side, or until the internal
temperature registers 120 F.
- Fiorentina is traditionally served rare (120 F); for medium-rare, cook
until the center registers 125 F.
- Transfer to a carving board and let rest, uncovered, for 10 to 15 mins.
Serves: 4
Notes:
- The steak may have to be special-ordered (and if you get the 3 1/2 lb
3 inch cut, be prepared to splurge).