
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 all that beefy richness. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: a beautiful porterhouse or T-bone, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and fresh rosemary draped over the top while it rests. That simplicity is exactly what makes it so satisfying, and every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. The technique does all the heavy lifting — resting the steak at room temperature before it hits the pan, searing the fat cap upright on the bone, and slicing against the grain for maximum tenderness. A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the table brighten the whole thing and cut through the richness in the most perfect way. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or treating yourself to a serious weekend dinner, this is the kind of recipe that makes people go quiet at the table — in the best possible way.
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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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