Florentine Style Steak — Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Florentine Style Steak -- Bistecca Alla Fiorentina cooked to perfection

by The Chefin Steak

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

1468

Sugar

Fat

122g

Florentine Style Steak -- Bistecca Alla Fiorentina is a traditional Tuscan dish made from porterhouse steak. The dish features a distinctively shaped T-bone steak that is cut from the short loin of the cow. The steak is known for its juicy, tender texture and rich beef flavor. The recipe is flavored with garlic and dried rosemary, and topped with crispy pork fatback. The dish is typically served with vegetables such as fava beans or roasted potatoes and a glass of Chianti wine. Bistecca Alla Fiorentina can be found in most restaurants in Florence, and it is a popular dish among locals and tourists alike.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Place the pork fatback in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's browned and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
3.	Remove the fatback with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
4.	Using the same skillet, cook the garlic cloves until golden brown.
5.	Remove the cloves with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl with the fatback.
6.	Add the dried rosemary to the bowl and mix everything together.
7.	Season the porterhouse steaks generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides.
8.	In a separate skillet over high heat, sear the steaks on the first side for 5 minutes.
9.	Flip the steaks and sear on the other side for another 5 minutes.
10.	Remove from skillet and place on baking sheet.
11.	Spread the pork fatback, garlic, and rosemary mixture over top of the steaks.
12.	Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

PROS

Florentine Style Steak — Bistecca Alla Fiorentina is a juicy, flavorful and tender steak that’s perfect for sharing.
The rosemary and pork fatback add a delicious, rich flavor to the dish.

CONS

Florentine Style Steak — Bistecca Alla Fiorentina can be difficult to cook to perfection and may become dry if overcooked.
This recipe also contains a high amount of saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Florentine Style Steak — Bistecca Alla Fiorentina is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. The rosemary in the recipe has been linked to aiding digestive health and reducing inflammation. However, the dish is high in saturated fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	12 ounces pork fatback , cubed
	12 garlic cloves , peeled
	2 teaspoons dried rosemary
	2 porterhouse steaks
	coarse salt , to taste
	pepper , freshly ground