
This is Tuscan steakhouse cooking at its most primal — a thick, bone-in cut seared hard on a screaming-hot cast iron pan until a deep mahogany crust locks in every drop of flavor. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: a quality porterhouse or T-bone, kosher salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh rosemary draped over the top while the meat rests. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a clean choice for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, since there are no marinades, spice blends, or packaged sauces where those additives tend to hide. Every component here is whole and unprocessed, so you know precisely what's going into your meal. The technique — resting the steak at room temperature, searing undisturbed, then finishing by standing it upright to brown the fat cap — is what separates a genuinely great result from a merely good one. A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the table bring the whole thing to life in the most effortless way. It's the kind of dinner that feels like a special occasion even on a Tuesday night.
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Remove the steak from the refrigerator and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Season all surfaces — including the sides — generously with the kosher salt and black pepper. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.
Heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the surface is smoking. Brush 1 tbsp of the olive oil over both flat sides of the steak.
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