Curtis' Porterhouse Steak

Curtis' Pan-Seared Porterhouse Steak with Red Wine Sauce

A dish that will make you want 'steak night' every night Pan-seared porterhouse steaks with red wine sauce. You'll be dreaming of a sunset over the Indian Ocean after cooking up this beauty inspired by Curtis' WA road trip.

Serves: 4
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes

Ingredients
4 porterhouse steaks (about 200g each)
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup Australian dry red wine
1/2 cup good-quality beef stock
1 thyme sprig
30g butter
Mash of choice, roasted baby carrots, steamed green beans, to serve

Method
Season steaks generously with salt and black pepper. Heat large char-grill or frying pan over high heat. Add oil then steaks and cook for 3 minutes per side or until browned on both sides and internal temperature is 50°C for medium-rare doneness. Transfer steaks to carving board to rest.
Place non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add wine and simmer for 4 minutes or until reduced by half. Add beef stock and thyme and simmer for a further 4 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter to blend. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
Slice steaks against grain and divide among 4 plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and serve with mash, carrots and beans.

Tips: For a lighter dish, try serving with a simple summer salad!

Curtis Stone Celebrates the Quality of Aussie Produce

The nations favourite chef puts Aussie Beef on the map with three tasty recipes

In Australia, the land with 'golden soil', we are lucky to have the best and freshest ingredients at our fingertips. And now international award-winning Chef, Curtis Stone, has shone a spotlight on our favourite local produce, including Aussie beef.

In November, the renowned chef went on a journey through Western Australia, from farms to providores and vineyards, to find the best produce Australia has to offer. One of his favourites? The greatest meat on earth – Australian beef.

The epic road trip from The Pilbara to Pinjarra, south of Perth, saw Curtis discover the best Aussie produce which will inspire new menus in his LA restaurants, learning the stories behind the beef industry from passionate local beef producers.

"My trip back on home soil was nothing short of amazing. The people and the produce inspired me to create three easy and delicious beef dishes that acknowledge and appreciate the unique Western Australian terrain, our quality Aussie produce and the celebration of summer in this beautiful country. I mean it doesn't get much better than Aussie beef on a summer's night does it?" says Curtis.