Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Mixed Green Salad
This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 181 calories. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. If you have flat anchovies, bite-size pieces greens such as romaine, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Purée anchovies with vinegar in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream and blend until emulsified.
Transfer to a bowl. If dressing is too thick, whisk in water 1 teaspoon at a time to thin to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat an oiled ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then grill steaks, in batches if necessary, until well browned on both sides, about 14 minutes total.
Transfer steaks to a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into thickest part of meat (do not touch bone) registers 125°F, about 15 minutes.
Transfer steaks to a cutting board, reserving meat juices in pan, and let stand 5 minutes.
Toss greens, parsley, and olives with enough dressing to coat and season with salt and pepper.
Cut steak across grain into thin slices.
Drizzle with reserved pan juices or remaining vinaigrette and serve with salad.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Steak works really well with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 34 dollars per bottle.
Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot
Our 2006 Merlot isn't shy, with its deep, dark garnet hue and abounding aromas of rich blackcherry, cassis and clove. Approachable, integrated tannins frame the generous dark fruitflavors and coat the palate with soft velvet. The long, fruity finish, laced with autumn spices,ends with a lively cranberry zing. "This is a very classy wine from a gorgeous vintage. Takethat, Miles!" laughs Winemaker Tom Rinaldi, with a reference to the film Sideways.