Firewalker T Bone Steak Recipes

PAN-FRIED T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• About 1/2 hour before cooking the steak, bring it to room temperature.
• Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the steak all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high, add the steak and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 7 minutes for the first side, and 4 minutes on the second side, for medium-rare. Hold the steak with tongs and sear the edges. (An instant-read thermometer inserted perpendicularly into the steak registers 125 degrees F for medium rare.)
• Transfer the steak to cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut the tenderloin and strip from the bone, and slice against the grain. Transfer to a serving platter and serve au natural, with mustard, compound butter, or horseradish sauce.

PAN SEARED T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. A half-hour before cooking, remove steak from refrigerator.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet and when it begins to smoke add steak. Reduce heat slightly and cook steak until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the steak registers 120 degrees F for medium-rare, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut steak from the bone and carve meat across the grain.

PAN SEARED T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 'oven finish' your T-bone if you have a thick-cut steak (1 1/2 inches in thickness or more). Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and make sure to use an oven-safe skillet.
• Heat your medium to large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan with the olive oil over medium-high heat. As soon as it starts to smoke, it is ready to have the steaks added.
• While your skillet is heating, season both sides of your steak generously using the homemade steak seasoning (1/2 to 1 Tbsp portion of seasoning). Pat the seasoning into place, and do not rub it into the steak as the seasoning can accumulate rather than being spread evenly. *Don't forget to season any fatty strips and the sides of your T-bone steak!
• Place your seasoned T-bone steak, garlic, and herbs in the hot skillet and allow the steak to cook, without moving it, for 4 minutes or until browned and caramelization has begun.
• Turn your steak over and cook on the second side for 4 minutes, then add your tablespoon pat of butter. Allow the butter to melt, then tip your pan toward you and spoon (or 'arroser') the butter over the steaks to add moisture and flavor back into your cooked steak.
• The steaks are done when both sides are browned and have an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C). Thick-cut T-Bone Steak: Alternatively, place your seared T-bone into the oven to finish. Cook in the oven until the steak reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 130°F (54°C) degrees for medium.
• I usually use tongs to sear the ribbon of fat on the steak edges before removing from the heat. Transfer your steaks to a plate or platter, then drizzle the pan juices along with the herbs and garlic to set on your steaks while they rest.
• Use a square of aluminum foil to loosely 'tent' over your steaks while resting, then allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

FIREWALKER T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Put the steaks in a very large re-sealable plastic bag.
• Mix all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl to make the marinade. Pour this marinade in on the steaks and re-seal the bag. Place in the refrigerator overnight. (Note: I always put the bag inside a large bowl, anticipating leaks).
• Remove the steaks from the bag after marinating is finished and pour the marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat and allow the marinade to simmer for 5 minutes. Use half for basting the steaks as they grill and the other half to serve on the steaks at the table, for those who desire it, (serve "on the side").
• Grill the steaks, (cover off!) over very hot charcoal, (or, on a lava-rock gas grill which has been supplemented with a few wet hickory or mesquite chips), about 8 minutes to a side for a medium steak. You'll have to judge this based on the heat of your grill.
• Baste the steaks in the boiled marinade as they cook and serve up boiled marinade at the table as well.
• NOTE: It is very important that the marinade be boiled to destroy harmful bacteria before basting the steaks or before serving it at the table as a sauce.

T-BONE STEAK WITH THYME AND GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over high heat for 1-2 minutes or until the butter starts to foam. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, garlic and steak to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, spooning the butter over the steak, for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Drizzle the steak with the butter to serve.

PAN SEARED T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• A half-hour before cooking, remove steak from refrigerator.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat.
• Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Add oil to hot skillet and when it begins to smoke add steak.
• Reduce heat slightly and cook steak until browned, about 4 minutes on each side.
• Transfer skillet to the oven.
• Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the steak registers 120 degrees F for medium-rare, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. (This is a very important step!).
• Cut steak from the bone and carve meat across the grain.

TUSCAN T- BONE STEAK OR BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

Steps:

• Trim any excess fat from steak and pat dry with paper towels.
• Pour olive oil into a shallow dish and add garlic and rosemary. Turn the steak in the oil, ensuring there is some garlic and rosemary on each side.
• Cover dish with a double layer of plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning the meat a couple of times.
• Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat charcoal barbecue, when coals are covered with white ash you are ready to cook! (I have made this on a gas barbeque, it is delicious).
• Take the meat out of the marinade and remove any pieces of garlic or rosemary from the steak. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place the steak on a rack about 3 inches above the coals and cook for about 4 minutes.
• Turn steak over and cook for another 3 minutes, steak will be rare.
• Cook for a couple of minutes longer on each side for medium-rare, but this is traditionally served rare.
• Transfer to a warm plate, season both sides with salt and pepper, then let the meat rest for 5 minutes.
• To serve - stand the steak upright with the bone at the bottom and, using a sharp knife, remove the meat on either side of the bone in one piece.
• Cut each piece into thick slices. Divide the slices between 2 serving plates.
• Pour the meat juices that have accumulated over the sliced steak.
• Drizzle with a little of the best extra virgin olive oil you can lay your hands on!
• Serve with sauteed potatoes, an arugula salad and lemon wedges if desired, accompanied by a glass of Chianti Classico or your favourite red wine.
• ENJOY!
• Marinating time not included in prep time.

WHISKEY-GLAZED T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks on both sides with pepper and salt.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot.
• Add steaks, cook 4 minutes, turning once.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning once.
• Remove skillet from heat; place steaks on a warm platter.
• Pour off all but 1 Tbs of the drippings.
• Stir in flour; cook over medium heat 30-60 seconds stirring constantly.
• Whisk in whiskey, water and sugar.
• Bring to a boil, scrapping up any browned bits from bottom of the skillet.
• Spoon sauce over steaks.

BALSAMIC GARLIC T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• In small saucepan cook vinegar over low heat until reduced to about 3 tablespoons and vinegar is syrupy.
• In small bowl stir together thyme, garlic, peppercorns, and salt. Rub on both sides of steaks.
• Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Grill steaks, uncovered, to desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling. (Allow 11 to 14 minutes for medium-rare or 13 to 16 minutes for medium).
• Serve steaks drizzled with vinegar syrup.

ROCK'S T-BONE STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, coriander, and turmeric together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Rub the steaks on all sides with the seasoning mixture. Cook on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).