Rib Eye Rub Fiorentina Style Ala Mario Batali Recipes

DRY-RUBBED RIB-EYE

Steps:

• Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Use your fingers to make sure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. Rub the outside of each steak generously with the rub. Wrap each steak in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, 2 to 3 days is better. This will make the steak taste like it has been aged.
• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush and oil the grill to loosen and remove any crud. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. Right before cooking remove the plastic wrap and lightly oil the steaks. Place the steaks on a very hot grill to put a char on both sides of the steak. When both sides of the steak have become well charred move the steak to a cooler part of the grill to continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest in a warm spot for 7 to 8 minutes. Cut the steak off the bone and slice on the bias across the grain. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately.

RIB EYE RUB FIORENTINA STYLE ALA MARIO BATALI

Steps:

• Combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, salt & pepper in a small bowl mix well. Pat the steak dry & coat it all over with the herb mixture. Place olive oil in a small dish and add garlic. Allow mixture to steep for several hours. Drizzle one tlb of olive oil over one side of the steak to moisten the herb mixture, and rub it in gently so it will adhere to the meat. Turn the steak over and moisten the other side with the remaining olive oil. Place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to one hour. Preheat gas grill or prepare a hot charcoal grill with enough coals to last 25 minutes. If possible, leave center of the grill without coals or flame. Place the steak on the grill over the coals and sear on each side for 2 - 3 minutes. Move to cooler part of grill and cook until internal temperature reaches app. 116 degrees. Place steak back directly over the coals, or flame, and finish until steak reaches 120 degrees, turning over once. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for app. 10 - 15 minutes. Then carve steak family style and serve.

STEAK FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Rub the garlic cloves over the meat and the bone of the steaks. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator and allow seasoning to permeate the meat, for about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes before grilling, allowing the meat to come to room temperature.
• Place a grill pan over high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the steaks until cooked to desired doneness, turning once, about 5 minutes per side for rare, 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. The key to getting those great grill marks is to place the steak down and not move them. After you flip them, do not shift the steaks.
• Allow the steaks to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing, otherwise all the juices will be run all over your cutting board. Run your knife along the bone and carve the meat off the bone. Slice the meat into 1-inch slices. Transfer the slices to a platter. Squeeze the lemon over the steaks. Drizzle with the oil and serve immediately with Grilled Vegetables.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms; 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they've been placed on the hot grill.
• Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables, warm or at room temperature.

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA (TUSCAN PORTERHOUSE)

Steps:

• Press chopped rosemary onto both sides of porterhouse steak; set onto a plate and allow to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Start an outdoor grill using hardwood charcoal, such as hickory. When coals are white and glowing, arrange for high heat.
• Gently brush or rub olive oil onto steak, then season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
• Place steak onto grill, and cook until a dark, golden brown (not burnt) crust forms, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of meat. Turn over, and continue cooking until golden on the other side, 5 to 10 minutes more. When finished, place steak onto a platter, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• To serve, remove the two pieces of meat from the bone, and replace the bone onto the serving platter. Trim any unwanted fat from the round (tenderloin) steak, slice into 6 equal pieces at an angle to the grain, and fan out on one side of the bone. Slice the rectangular (loin) steak into 1/4-inch slices at an angle to the grain. Fan out on the other side of the bone. Finish by garnishing the platter with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of additional sea salt.

RIB EYE RUB FIORENTINA STYLE ALA MARIO BATALI

Steps:

• Combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, salt & pepper in a small bowl mix well. Pat the steak dry & coat it all over with the herb mixture. Place olive oil in a small dish and add garlic. Allow mixture to steep for several hours. Drizzle one tlb of olive oil over one side of the steak to moisten the herb mixture, and rub it in gently so it will adhere to the meat. Turn the steak over and moisten the other side with the remaining olive oil. Place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to one hour. Preheat gas grill or prepare a hot charcoal grill with enough coals to last 25 minutes. If possible, leave center of the grill without coals or flame. Place the steak on the grill over the coals and sear on each side for 2 - 3 minutes. Move to cooler part of grill and cook until internal temperature reaches app. 116 degrees. Place steak back directly over the coals, or flame, and finish until steak reaches 120 degrees, turning over once. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for app. 10 - 15 minutes. Then carve steak family style and serve.

MARIO BATALI'S PENNE ALL' ARRABBIATA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 3 tablespoons kosher salt. 2. Meanwhile, put 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat, and then add the tomato paste and pepper flakes; reduce the heat to low and stir just until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and remove from the heat. 3. Drop the pasta into the boiling water, and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. 4. Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce, stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt if necessary, then add the remaining oil, tossing well. Serve immediately, with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.