Florentine Porterhouse Steak

Classic bistecca alla fiorentina — dry-aged Porterhouse grilled over hardwood charcoal and finished simply with sea salt and black pepper.

Secondi Beef • Porterhouse Tier 1
Florentine-style dry-aged Porterhouse steak grilled over charcoal

Ingredients

Dry-aged Porterhouse steak grilled Tuscan-style over hardwood charcoal, seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper. Lemon wedges are optional.

  • 900 g dry-aged beef Porterhouse steak, bone-in (about 32 oz)
  • 10 g sea salt, coarse or flaky (to finish)
  • 4 g freshly cracked black pepper (to finish)
  • 60 g lemon wedges (optional)

Method

  1. Bring the steak to room temperature for 30–45 minutes before grilling so it cooks more evenly.
  2. Prepare a grill with hardwood charcoal and let coals burn down to a steady bed of glowing embers (avoid high flames).
  3. When the grate is about 325°F, place the steak directly over the heat. Grill 10–15 minutes per side depending on thickness and doneness, turning only once. Use tongs (no fork).
  4. Transfer to a wire rack set over a tray. Loosely tent with foil and rest about 10 minutes.
  5. Just before serving, season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Carve along the bone and slice into thick strips.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges (optional) and classic Tuscan sides.
Chef’s Note: Seasoning after grilling keeps the crust clean and avoids over-salting—especially on a dry-aged cut.

Steak Temperature Guide

Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center (away from the bone).

Steak doneness temperature chart
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories~980 kcal
Fat~72 g
Carbohydrates~0 g
Protein~75 g
SodiumVaries by seasoning
Dietary notes: 🥩 High Protein • 🌾 Gluten-free • 🥛 Dairy-free