Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak A Culinary Mind Blower

How does one explain that the simplest Cut and recipe - can be a culinary mind blower? 

But that is exactly what a T-Bone Florentine Steak is legendary for

Outside of Florence the Florentine T-Bone Steak is frequently referred to as Fiorentina or Florentina

Two of the most prized Cuts 

Owing to their large size and the fact that they contain Meat from two of the most prized Cuts of Beef (the Short Loin and the Tenderloin), T-bone Steaks are generally considered one of the highest quality Steaks.

Designed to be shared 

A Florentine T-Bone Steak is a normal T-Bone Steak sliced thick, into an enormous double portion weighing at least 800g - traditionally served rare - and designed to be shared - usually with a bottle of red Tuscan wine!

A quick Cut to cook - but also one to savour - slowly! 

One of the jewels of the Steak world

Expert husbandry, impeccable provenance, careful preparation and quick cooking are all important to making this simply prepared Cut one of the jewels of the Steak world

The Origin

The Italian word for Steak is ‘bistecca” and derives from the English Beef Steak. 

The Legend

It seems that on one occasion a group of English merchants were in Florence and eagerly joined a banquet and started asking for “Beef Steak! Beef Steak!”… hence Bistecca!

That would be the legendary version, but it is more probable that eating a  
T-Bone Steak was a habit introduced by the English travellers and residents in Tuscany, just like the “Roast Beef” 

One of the world’s great sharing treats 

Recipes for this superb, historical Cut are hard to find - so do have a look at the recipes below - especially if you have never enjoyed a T-Bone Florentine Steak before - as this is one of the world’s great sharing treats - not to be missed!

• Florentine T-Bone Steak
The classic! 
Enormous Steak, served rare - and designed to be shared
Preparation time 5 mins : Cooking time 10 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• Steak Florentine - by Giada de Laurentiis
Marinated T-Bone with a serious Garlic attitude - served with grilled Vegetables.
Can be grilled or barbecued
Preparation time 1 hr 10 mins : Cooking time 15 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Brushing with Rosemary imparts a herbal fragrance - traditionally served with Cannellini Beans and Lemon wedges
Preparation time 5 mins : Cooking time 10 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• T-Bone Fiorentina with Sautéed Spinach - by Mario Batali
Mario Batali loves to drizzle these great, juicy, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme infused T-Bone Steaks with a peppery Olive Oil just before serving - with wilted Lemon drizzled sautéed Spinach
Preparation time 40 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 20 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• How to BBQ Florentine-Style Steak (Bistecca Alla Fiorentina)
Heaven on earth: delightfully rich, savoury, rare Meat so tender it can be cut with a spoon. Serve simply with a Lemon wedge and a tossed, simple Green Salad. Other possibilities for side dishes include Fried Potatoes, Cannellini Beans seasoned with Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper, and Sautéed Spinach.
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 30 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• Bisteca Fiorentine T-Bone Steak Florentine style
Freshly cracked Peppercorns are generously sprinkled on both sides - and after - but only after - a side is grilled - caressed with Garlic, a drizzle of Olive Oil and a dusting of Sea Salt. 
Repeat for each side - then a patient wait for ten minutes - yields the perfect Steak Florentine! 
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 20 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• Balsamic and Rosemary Marinated Florentine Steak - by Matt Molina
Chef Nancy Silverton adores Antica Macelleria Cecchini, Dario Cecchini's famous butcher shop in the Tuscan town of Panzano, where she buys thick Steaks to make this classic recipe - marinating the meat in Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary. 
Preparation/Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
An outstanding piece of Meat – rich, tasty with Meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon! Serve a with a little pat of Butter or Olive Oil and with a Lemon wedge, a tossed Green Salad, and a dish of simply boiled Cannellini Beans and served with Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper - and a good Chianti Classico Riserva or Brunello.
Preparation 30 mins : Cooking time 30 mins. Click here for Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak
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So there you have it - Free Range Beef T-Bone Florentine Steaks - simple - quick - and a culinary mind blower!

Whatever your choice of recipe - do enjoy this absolutely delicious Italian inspired Cut

Alternatively - simple - but important cooking instructions are available on the Beef T-Bone Florentine Steak How To Cook/ Related Recipe page

Not easy to find - Free Range Beef T-Bone Florentine Steaks - a taste experience just waiting to be discovered  

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