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Smoked Red Onion and Oregano-Crusted Porterhouse with Chimichurri Butter

Smoked Red Onion and Oregano-Crusted Porterhouse with Chimichurri Butter

This delicious Porterhouse steak is seasoned with smoked paprika and oregano, grilled to perfection, and topped with a flavorful chimichurri butter and smoked red onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Porterhouse steak
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 Large red onion, sliced
  • Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish
Chimichurri Butter Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Grill or Smoker
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chimichurri Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper, shape into a log, and refrigerate until firm.
  2. Prepare the Steak: Preheat your grill or smoker to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Rub the Porterhouse steak with olive oil, then season generously with smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Make sure to coat both sides evenly.
  3. Smoke the Red Onion: Place the sliced red onion on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap the foil tightly to create a packet. Place the onion packet on the grill or smoker for about 15-20 minutes until tender and infused with smoke flavor.
  4. Grill the Porterhouse Steak: Once the grill is heated, place the Porterhouse steak directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. While the steak is resting, unwrap the red onions and set aside. Slice the steak against the grain and serve topped with smoked red onions and a generous dollop of chimichurri butter. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the steak overnight with the seasoning mixture.