Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Updated January 16, 2026

Dry-brined porterhouse grilled over hardwood with premium olive oil.

SHOPPING: Porterhouse 2+ inches thick. Premium Tuscan olive oil. Aged balsamic (not cheap grocery store).

Cook time
40 min
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Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ lb Porterhouse steak, 2+ inches thick
  • 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Flaky sea salt
  • 3 tbsp Premium Tuscan olive oil
  • 1 tsp Aged balsamic vinegar
  • 4 whole Lemon wedges
  • 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary

Instructions

Dry the brine
Season steak with salt. Refrigerate uncovered 24 hours.
Ingredients
  • steak (2 ½ lb)
  • salt (1 ½ tsp)
Grill over hardwood
Temper 2 hours. Grill over hardwood coals 6-7 minutes per side for rare. Stand on bone 2 minutes.
Equipment
  • hardwood grill
Drizzle with oil
Rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic. Season with flaky salt. Serve with lemon and rosemary.
Ingredients
  • olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • balsamic (1 tsp)
  • salt (½ to taste)
  • lemon (4 whole)
  • rosemary (3 sprigs)

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