Ingredients Beef Porterhouse Steak Porterhouse Steak 5.0 (4) 5 Reviews For a perfectly tender and crusty steak, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio salt their meat up to 12 hours before and let it sit, uncovered, in the refrigerator. This step seasons the meat to its core and pulls out moisture for a better sear. Slideshow: More Steak Recipes By Bryan Voltaggio Bryan Voltaggio Instagram Bryan Voltaggio is an American chef and restaurateur. An alum of the Top Chef television series, he is a James Beard Award semifinalist and the brother of celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio. Known for his Mid-Atlantic cuisine at Thacher & Rye, he resides in Frederick, Maryland. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Michael Voltaggio Michael Voltaggio 2013 Best New Chef at ink., Los Angeles. His modernist cuisine pushes boundaries — he’ll serve octopus over buttered-popcorn puree — and it is delicious. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 1, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © John Kernick Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients One 36-ounce porterhouse steak, cut 2 inches thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Directions Set a rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Season the steak with 1 tablespoon of salt and transfer to the rack. Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight. Let the steak come to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 400°. Heat a large cast-iron skillet until very hot, about 5 minutes. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Cook the steak over moderate heat until browned and crusty, about 3 minutes. Add the butter, turn the meat and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 120° for medium-rare, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the steak to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve With Green Peppercorn Jus, Curry-Mustard Mayonnaise and House Steak Sauce. Rate it Print