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August 8, 2011
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Porterhouse Steaks Verde

Beef Grilled & Broiled
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes

There is a considerable price variance in different grades of olive oil. Those oils that are labeled lite or extra-lite cost up to 50 percent less than the extra- virgin olive oil.

There is a considerable price variance in different grades of olive oil. Those oils that are labeled lite or extra-lite cost up to 50 percent less than the extra- virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 4 porterhouse steaks, (1 1/2 inches thick, about 1 pound each)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
  • 2 large red onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat broiler. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Layer onion slices in a broiler pan. Pour wine over onions; top with butter.

  2. 2

    Place steaks over onions. Broil steaks 5 minutes per side for rare, 8 minutes per side for medium. Remove steaks from pan. Place on a serving platter; cover.

  3. 3

    Stir onions. Broil until wine is almost evaporated and onions are tender. Remove pan from oven.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, for sauce, whisk oil, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in a small bowl. Serve steaks on a layer of onions. Top with sauce.

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Leftover pork can make a quick, well-rounded lunch. Cut pork into bite-size chunks and heat with your favorite canned vegetable soup.

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