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Rosemary and Sea Salt-Crusted Porterhouse with Balsamic-Apricot Reduction

Rosemary and Sea Salt-Crusted Porterhouse with Balsamic-Apricot Reduction

Indulge in a succulent Porterhouse steak, seasoned with rosemary and sea salt, paired with a sweet and tangy balsamic-apricot reduction.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 steaks Porterhouse steaks 1.5 inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • to taste Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Take the Porterhouse steaks out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat your grill or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture generously over both sides of the steaks.
  3. Place the steaks on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending on your preferred doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results (130°F for medium-rare). Once cooked, remove the steaks from the heat and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the balsamic vinegar, chopped dried apricots, and honey. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Stir in the unsalted butter until melted and well combined.
  5. Slice the rested Porterhouse steaks and arrange them on a serving platter. Drizzle the balsamic-apricot reduction over the steaks and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding some crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.