Name: Slate-Grilled Porterhouse, Summer Vegetables, and Sourdough Bread
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil plus more for slate; 2 2-2 1/2"-thick porterhouse steaks (about 4 pounds total), room temperature; 1/4 cup herbes de Provence; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 3 small Italian eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise; 6 small beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 pounds), halved crosswise; 3 small zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise; 3 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems removed; 2 large red bell peppers (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 1 1/2" strips; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves; 1/2 cup olive oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 medium round loaf sourdough bread (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1" wedges; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 garlic clove, halved; Kosher salt; Special equipment: A few 16x16" untreated natural slate floor tiles 1/4-1/3" thick (in case one breaks)

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Steak:

4 tablespoons olive oil plus more for slate

2 2-2 1/2"-thick porterhouse steaks (about 4 pounds total), room temperature

1/4 cup herbes de Provence

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Vegetables:

3 small Italian eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise

6 small beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 pounds), halved crosswise

3 small zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise

3 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems removed

2 large red bell peppers (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 1 1/2" strips

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves

1/2 cup olive oil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Bread and assembly:

1 medium round loaf sourdough bread (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1" wedges

1/4 cup olive oil

1 garlic clove, halved

Kosher salt

Special equipment: A few 16x16" untreated natural slate floor tiles 1/4-1/3" thick (in case one breaks)

Preparation

For steak:
Step 1
If using a charcoal grill, prepare for high heat. Place slate on grill grates and heat (don't worry if it splits or cracks; it can still be used). If using a gas grill, place slate on grates, then heat grill to high (cover grill while heating and grilling). Using paper towels and long-handled tongs, lightly coat slate with oil.
Step 2
Sprinkle steaks with herbes de Provence and season with salt and pepper, pressing gently to adhere. Drizzle each steak with 2 tablespoons oil to moisten herbs. Grill on hot slate until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 115°F for medium-rare (the temperature will continue to rise as steaks rest), 10-15 minutes per side.
Step 3
Transfer to a cutting board or platter and let rest 20 minutes before slicing.
For vegetables:
Step 4
If using a charcoal grill, coals should have cooled to medium heat. If using a gas grill, reduce heat to medium high.
Step 5
Cut a small strip from rounded side of eggplant halves so they will lie flat. Combine eggplants, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic, and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Place vegetables on slate and grill until browned and tender, 5-8 minutes per side. (Some vegetables may cook faster than others.) Transfer to a platter.
For bread and assembly:
Step 6
If using a charcoal grill, coals should still be around medium heat. If using a gas grill, keep heat at medium-high.
Step 7
Drizzle both sides of each slice of bread with oil. Place bread on slate and grill until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving board or plate, rub both sides of bread with garlic, and season with salt.
Step 8
Serve steaks with grilled vegetables and bread alongside.

TagsSteak Beef Meat Main Dinner Nut Free Grilling Summer Bon Appétit

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Steak:

Vegetables:

Bread and assembly:

Preparation

For steak:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

For vegetables:

Step 4

Step 5

For bread and assembly:

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Recipe notes

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