Name: Porterhouse Steak with Herbed Butter
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as chives, thyme leaves, and marjoram leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 porterhouse steaks, (2-inch thick), about 4 pounds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Photo by Tara Donne

DO AHEAD:

Herbed butter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week.

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