
This is Florentine steakhouse cooking at its most primal — a thick, bone-in cut seared hard over screaming heat until a deep mahogany crust locks in every drop of flavor. The ingredient list is beautifully minimal: a generous porterhouse or T-bone, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and fresh rosemary draped over the top while it rests. Nothing here contains turmeric or any spice blend that might sneak it in, so you can cook with complete confidence from start to finish. The technique is what makes this dish legendary — letting the steak come to room temperature, getting the cast iron genuinely smoking hot, and searing each surface undisturbed until it releases on its own. That resting step with the rosemary and a final drizzle of olive oil is a small move that pays off big, perfuming the meat with herby warmth. Finished at the table with bright lemon wedges and a pinch of flaky sea salt, every slice is bold, juicy, and completely unfussy. It's the kind of meal 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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