Florentine Style Steak -- Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces lamb fatback, cubed
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 (24 -28 ounce) porterhouse steaks
• coarse salt, to taste
• pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 remove the steaks from the refrigerator, rinse under water, pat dry with paper towels and allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking.
• 2 put the fatback, garlic and rosemary into a food processor and blend until it is the consistency of toothpaste.
• 3 rub the fat mixture evenly over the meat and season with coarse salt and fresh ground pepper.
• 4 use a hot, clean, oiled grill and grill the steaks for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare.
• 5 the fillet will cook a little faster than the strip loin. move the steaks frequently, approximately every 2 minutes or so, for even cooking and a crispy exterior.
• 6 when the steaks are cooked, take them off the grill and allow to rest for 5 to 7 minutes. the resting allows the blood to circulate and distributes the juices evenly.
• 7 serve and enjoy!