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Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Name: Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 800g T-Bone Steak (thick-cut); 2 tbsp Olive oil; To taste Coarse Salt; To taste Black Pepper; 1 sprig Rosemary; 1 Lemon (to serve)

Main Dish

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

A thick T-bone steak grilled over charcoal — the pride of Florence.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Bistecca alla fiorentina is the specialty of Florence in Tuscany: a thick T-bone from the native Chianina breed, simply grilled over charcoal. Traditionally it's seared on the outside and left nearly rare inside, seasoned with only salt, olive oil, and lemon to let the meat speak.

🌆 Where it's eaten: At an old Florentine trattoria, smoke rises from the coals as a thick steak is carved and brought to the table.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

T-Bone Steak (thick-cut) 800g
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Coarse Salt To taste
Black Pepper To taste
Rosemary 1 sprig
Lemon (to serve) 1

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Sear over very hot charcoal or in a grill pan for 5 minutes per side.
Stand it on its edge to crisp the fat.
Season with coarse salt and black pepper and rest for 5 minutes.
Carve along the bone and serve with lemon.

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