Porterhouse With Balsamic Steak Sauce

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Recipe Courtesy Food Network Magazine"

 

• Ready In: 51mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2 sliced shallots
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• coarse sea salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• sugar, to taste
• butter, to taste
• 3 lbs porterhouse steaks, 2-inches thick

directions

1. Preheat a grill to high on one side and lightly oil the grate. Season a 2-inch thick porterhouse steak (3 pounds) with coarse sea salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat for 4 minutes, then rotate the meat 90 degrees and cook 2 more minutes. Repeat on the other side. Move the steak to the cooler part of the grill (position the smaller end away from the heat); cover and cook until the meat reaches 128°F to 130°F for medium-rare, 12 to 15 minutes; or to desired temperature. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing To make the sauce, simmer 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup honey, 2 sliced shallots, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/4 cup honey, 2 sliced shallots, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon allspice and salt, pepper and sugar to taste until thickened, about 15 minutes. Strain, then whisk in some butter.