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Smoked Cumin and Tangerine-Crusted Porterhouse with Chili-Honey Butter

Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Chili-Honey Butter

This grilled Porterhouse steak is seasoned with smoked cumin and tangerine zest, topped with a spicy and sweet chili-honey butter for a delicious and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece (2 inches thick) Porterhouse steak
  • 2 tablespoons Smoked cumin
  • zest of 2 Tangerine zest
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh tangerine juice
  • for garnish Fresh tangerine segments
  • for garnish Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Steak: Remove the Porterhouse steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Make the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine the smoked cumin, tangerine zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a paste.
  3. Rub the Steak: Generously coat both sides of the Porterhouse steak with the spice rub and let it marinate for another 15-30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Chili-Honey Butter: In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, honey, chili powder, and fresh tangerine juice until well combined. Set aside.
  5. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat.
  6. Grill the Steak: Place the marinated Porterhouse steak on the hot grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.
  7. Rest the Steak: Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  8. Serve: Slice the steak against the grain and top with a generous dollop of chili-honey butter. Garnish with fresh tangerine segments and herbs.
  9. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the rich flavors of smoked cumin and tangerine with the creamy, spicy butter.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels and garnish with your favorite herbs.