Steak
2 | Porterhouse steaks, about 350g in total (Main) |
2 cloves | Garlic, crushed |
2 Tbsp | Butter, for cooking |
Bearnaise sauce
¾ cup | Dry white wine |
1 Tbsp | Tarragon vinegar, or cider vinegar |
1 small | Shallot, finely diced |
½ tsp | Tarragon, dried |
2 tsp | Fresh parsley, finely chopped |
1 tsp | Freshly ground black pepper |
2 large | Eggs, yolks only |
100 g | Butter, melted |
Directions
- Rub steaks with crushed garlic. Sprinkle generously with black pepper. Stand in a cool place while preparing sauce.
- Combine wine, vinegar, shallot, parsley, tarragon and black pepper in a saucepan. Simmer until reduced by two-thirds. Cool then strain.
- Whisk egg yolks in top part of a double boiler. Place over barely simmering water.
- Whisk in strained wine. Slowly whisk in butter until light and fluffy.
- To cook steak, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy frying pan. Cook steaks about 3-4 minutes each side for medium-rare. Rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Top each steak with bearnaise and serve remainder on the side.