
Few dishes command a table quite like a thick, bone-in Porterhouse cooked the Florentine way — seared hard over screaming heat until a deep mahogany crust locks in every drop of juice. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: quality beef, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and a couple of rosemary sprigs draped over the top while it rests. That simplicity is exactly the point, and it means there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sauces, no marinades, no pantry wildcards that could sneak in an allergen. The cast iron grill pan does the heavy lifting here, building that crackling exterior that makes Bistecca alla Fiorentina so iconic. Resting the meat before and after cooking is non-negotiable — it's what keeps every slice tender and rosy all the way through. A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the table brighten the whole thing and cut through the richness beautifully. This is the kind of centerpiece meal that looks like it came from a Tuscan steakhouse but comes together entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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