delmonico steak
In 1834 the Delmonicos bought a farm in present day Williamsburg to grow produce for the restaurant. In Appetite City, author William Grimes notes that an 1838 menu offered squab, hare, quail, pheasant, grouse, venison, and wild duck as well as salmon, mackerel, artichokes a la Barigoule, salsify au jus, eggplant and more. The famous Delmonico steak was added to the menu in 1850, and Delmonico's potatoes, mashed potatoes covered in cheese and breadcrumbs, were a favorite of Abraham Lincoln. Posted for Culinary Quest 2016.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For delmonico steak
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620-ounce prime rib-eye steaks, at room temperature
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sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cfine quality olive oil
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meat butter
- MEAT BUTTER:
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3fresh bay leaves
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1 Tbspfresh thyme leaves
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2 Tbspsea salt
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1 lb(4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
How To Make delmonico steak
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1Clean, oil, and preheat the grill. Wipe excess moisture from the exterior of the steaks using a paper towel. Season one side with salt and pepper.
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2Place the steaks on the hot grill, seasoned side down. Grill for 3 minutes. Season the top side and, using tongs, turn the steaks and grill for 3 minutes to just sear the exterior.
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3Remove the steaks from the grill and, using a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of each steak with olive oil.
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4Return the steaks to the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the exterior is nicely charred and the interior has reached the desired degree of doneness on an instant-read thermometer.
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5Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with a generous pat of Meat Butter.
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6MEAT BUTTER:
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7Combine the bay leaves, thyme, and salt in a spice grinder and process until powdery. Place the butter in a mixing bowl. Add the powdered mixture and, using a hand-held electric mixer, blend well.
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8Scrape the butter mixture onto the center of a sheet of plastic film. Pull the film up and over the soft butter and, using your hands, form the butter into a roll about 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or wrap in freezer wrap, label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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9When ready to serve, unwrap the flavored butter and, using a sharp knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, allowing one slice per steak.
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