Porterhouse Steak with Creamy Leek Sauce

By chris5863

Ingredients

• 2 porterhouse steaks (about 2 pounds each)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 leeks, dark green parts discarded, white and light green parts halved lengthwise and soaked in cold water to remove grit, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons canola oil

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Generously sprinkle the steaks with salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 hour before cooking and hold in the refrigerator.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the leeks are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat 2 heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillets over high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the canola oil to each skillet. Place a steak in each pan and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillets to the oven and cook until an internal thermometer inserted into the steaks reads 130 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes. Rest the meat for 10 minutes. Slice the steaks and serve with the leek sauce.

Recipe courtesy of Daphne Brogdon