Porterhouse Steak for One or Two

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If you are a single diner like me, half the steak will serve for dinner, the other half can be used the next day for a great Philly Cheese steak (slice and reheat with shredded Swiss cheese and serve on a roll with fried onions and peppers).

by ElaineAnn·published 2007-04-05

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Steak

Servings

2 serving(s)

Total time

45 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

735 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

1 (16 ounce) porterhouse steaks
1/2 cup soy saucesoy-sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugarbrown-sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepperpepper
1 teaspoon olive oilolive-oil
2 tablespoons butterbutter

Instructions (5 steps)

01Place steak in a resealable plastic bag.
02Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper, and olive oil. Pour into bag with steak, making sure to coat both sides. Seal bag (get as much air out of the bag as possible).
03Let bag sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning several times.
04Heat a large heavy skillet, add butter when it is very hot. Add steak to skillet and cook over high heat until charred on one side (about 6 minutes). Turn and cook until charred on the other side (about 3 to 5 minutes more).
05The result will be charred on the outside, slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately on a well heated platter.

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