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how to cook a t bone steak

I’d never cooked a t bone steak before, and searching the web found a mass of conflicting information. I read and watched all I can find and I figure out the key of how cook a t bone steak: nobody talks about the thickness.

If you already know how to cook a steak, you can cook a t bone. The difference is the thickness of the steak. The surface can be done, but the interior will need more time – so transfer it to a hot oven. Additionally, the bone doesn’t conduct heat as well as the meat itself, which mean the steak stays cooler nearer the bone so be prepared for it being less well done in the middle compared to the edge.

I say this all the time with meat cookery and especially steak that you need to use a probe thermometer. Test it when near done and get the temperature where you like it using my handy guide.

Where does the T Bone come from?

The T-bone steak is a classic cut that shares similarities with the porterhouse steak. It consists of both the top loin and sirloin, along with the tenderloin (fillet), connected together by the bone, which is intentionally left intact.

Its name is derived from the bone’s shape, often resembling the letter ‘T.’ The bone in a T-bone steak is actually the lumbar vertebra, which is halved to form part of the cow’s spine. The flesh surrounding this bone comprises the muscles from the spine, contributing to the dense marbling and providing ample fat coverage on the cut.

Although T-bone and porterhouse steaks come from the same region of the cow, they can sometimes be mistaken for one another. The key difference lies in the proportion of fillet present within the cut. To be classified as a porterhouse, the steak must have a larger portion of the fillet, measuring at least 3.1 centimetres in width.

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Want something to go with it? Here’s my recipe for beef dripping sauce

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t bone steak

How to cook the generous steak
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • probe thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 t bone steak
  • plain oil
  • butter
  • seasonsings as desired

Instructions

  • Make sure your steak is room temperature before you start, and get a heavy pan on very hot. If your steak is 1 inch thick or more get your oven on very hot too.
  • Salt your meat generously, add a little oil to the pan and cook on one side for a minute. After that flip it over and cook for another 30 seconds. Add some butter to the pan and start basting for 30 seconds.
  • Start testing the temperature of the meat and once it is within 5 degrees of your desired temp (55C for medium rare) remove it. If it is starting to colour more than you'd like and the temperature is not there, transfer to the oven for a few minutes and continue to test. Rest the meat for 5 minutes before serving.

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rice steak

miso steak with vegetable rice

Looking for something different to do with your steak? Try a miso steak with vegetable rice, a lighter way to enjoy the meatiness of steak, packed with umami flavours.

To celebrate Japan v Poland, Aldi asked me to come up with a dish inspired by one of the competitors. Japan loves their steaks, and miso is an incredible ingredient for packing flavour into things.

I’m also using a technique here for perfect steak results every time. No not sous-vide, though it is my favourite method, but reverse-sear. This means cooking briefly in a very low oven, followed by a flash in a red-hot pan. You can just about do this with touch and time, but a probe thermometer is the best way to ensure the steak you want.

You can feature any vegetable that stir-fries well that you like. I chose flat mushrooms and red peppers as part of the Aldi Super 6, six fruit and veg offers that refresh every week. Shopping to this deal means you can have a great meal without breaking the bank – plus one steak shares well between two in this dish. Did you also know Aldi has recently won The Grocer of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2018? Saving all the money on the veg means you can splurge on the meat – the 60 day aged sirloin is magnificent.

So there you have it. A budget recipe that feels indulgent and ready in well under half an hour.

This is a sponsored post for Aldi.

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miso steak with twice-fried rice

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Gary @ BigSpud

Ingredients

  • 1 sirloin steak about 700g
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 red pepper
  • 100 g asparagus
  • 1 flat mushroom
  • 250 g cooked rice you could use the microwave stuff
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 100C. Meanwhile rub your steak in the miso paste.
  • When the oven is ready, pop the steak on a tray and put it in. It will go in there for 15 - 20 mins, until the internal temperature is 45C (for rare), 55C (for well done). The steak will be finished in the pan and will cook further.
  • While the steak cooks, prep the veg. Chop the asparagus into 3cm lengths, the flat mushroom into long strips and dice the pepper into 1cm pieces. Get a pan on a high heat, add a splash of oil, a pinch of sugar and add the pepper.
  • After a couple of minutes stir frying, add the mushroom and asparagus. Cook for a further 3 - 4 minutes until everything is al dente, then add the rice. Move everything around until the rice is completely cooked, add the teriyaki and stir well. Taste for seasoning. Serve the rice on to plates and return the pan to a high heat.
  • Cook the steak for 30 seconds on each side until browned, making sure you cook the fat side as well. Move to a board (no need to rest) slice into finger-width strips and top your rice with the steak.
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pickled onions pie steak

steak and pickled onion pie

Winter time means pie time. That usually means something packed with meat, a lovely gravy and crisp pastry. I’m certainly not going to get involved in the “should it have pastry all round the sides” debate. You enjoy your pie however you like it.

In one of Jamie’s recent “5 ingredient” meals, he stewed lamb with pickled onions from the jar and it was a cracking little feast. It struck me how good a pie filling it would make. Turns out, coupled with cheese pastry, it was! That tang of vinegar with rich beef is a great combo.

And if you don’t fancy making your own pastry, just buy it. No one will mind. But if you have a few minutes to spare, you’ll find it really satisfying. Plus you get to add cheese 🙂

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steak and pickled onion pie

Course Main Dish
Cuisine English
Servings 4 people
Author Gary @ BigSpud

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 180 g jar of pickled onions drained
  • 500 g stewing beef diced
  • 1 glass red wine
  • 1 litre beef stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour

For the pastry

  • 500 g plain flour
  • 50 g cheddar grated
  • 250 g butter
  • 2 eggs

To finish the gravy

  • 1 teaspoon English mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160C. Get a large casserole pan over a medium heat. Dice the beef and toss in the flour along with salt and pepper.
  • Add a splash of oil to the pan and fry the beef for a couple of minutes until it is browned on each side. Add the red wine and let it bubble until reduced a bit, then add the tomato puree, pickled onions and stock. Bring to the boil, cover and then transfer to the oven. Cook for 90 minutes or until the beef is tender to the touch. Drain the meat in a sieve over a bowl and keep the liquid. Allow to cool.
  • To make the pastry rub the butter and flour together, then mix in the cheese and 1 egg with a pinch of salt (save an egg for glazing). Add a splash of milk if needed to bind. (If you want, this can be done very quickly by whizzing everything together in a food processor). Wrap in clingfilm and put in the fridge to rest for 30 mins.
  • Preheat the oven to 200C. Cut a large circle of pastry and lay it in a pie dish, leaving plenty overhanging the edges. Pile in the cold beef and onion mix, then cover with another disc of pastry. Smoosh up the edges to look nice using a fork, and poke a hole in the centre to let the steam out. Brush with a beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
  • While the pie cooks, put the reserved liquid in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Mix a teaspoon each of mustard powder and cornflour with a little water to make a paste, and stir through the gravy. Serve with chips and greens.
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onion steak

bone-in sirloin steak with red wine and onion sauce

If you love a good steak, Sainsbury’s have released a new steak that’ll scratch your itch.

Their new bone-in sirloin is a treat perfect for two people. It’s unusual for a supermarket to offer a bone-in steak but this is a welcome deviation from the norm. With the bone left in the joint you get more variation in cooking and generally the fun of gnawing on a bone after serving! Cooking with the bone lends greater meat flavours too.

Just fry briefly on each side, finish in the oven and carve thickly and you get a great date-night meal. It’s a tasty one for carnivores everywhere!

I served mine with green beans and chunky chips but I wanted to share a great sauce with you which is perfect with any red meat dish.

Sainsbury’s sent me a steak to try. It’s available in-store now for £15.

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bone-in sirloin steak with red wine and onion sauce

Course Main Dish
Cuisine English
Servings 2 people
Author Gary @ BigSpud

Ingredients

For the steak

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bone-in sirloin steak about 800g
  • 1 sprig rosemary finely chopped

For the sauce

  • 1 onion peeled and sliced
  • glass red wine
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

  • Preheat a pan to very hot, and your oven to 180C. It's important both of these are fully warmed before starting.
  • Meanwhile, season the steak with salt, pepper and rosemary and rub the oil into it. Add to the pan and fry on both sides until browned. When browned add the onions to and pop in the oven. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes to get it medium rare. Ideally use a temperature probe and check for a temperature of 55 - 60C at the thickest part.
  • Once the steak is cooked, remove to a board to rest. Meanwhile put the tray on the hob over a medium heat and add the red wine, scraping with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Let it bubble until nearly gone and then add the stock. While the stock comes up to the boil stir the cornflour and mustard powder with a tiny bit of water to make a paste, then stir into the stock. Stir or whisk until thickened, checking for seasoning.
  • To finish, carve the steak thickly, sprinkle with sea salt and serve with the reduced sauce.
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