Many people have the misconception that steak can be a really difficult dish to prepare and should only be left in the hands of the professional chefs, but this should really not be the case. You need not spend hundreds of dollars at your favorite steak house just to get a fill of the juicy meat that you crave for as you can easily prepare a porterhouse dinner for you and your family at a fraction of the cost of dining out. Forget the other steak cooking recipes which can seem complicated because here's one that is as simple as 1 - 2 - 3.

First, you need to prepare your porterhouse cuts in their marinade. In a big zip lock plastic bag, place your meat cuts in a substantial amount of Italian dressing and set aside for at least a couple of hours before grilling. This is to ensure that the meat cuts absorb the marinade and the flavors get locked in the meat. While waiting you can start preparing the coals that will cook the steaks. Once the two hours is up, shake the bag around so that all sides of the meat are covered with the Italian dressing.

Check if your coals are hot enough to start grilling. The coals should be fiery red and glowing but they should not be on fire. Let the excess dressing drip off the meat before you place it on the coals. There should be a sizzling sound when you place the meat on the heat. Depending on your personal preference of whether you want your meat to be rare, medium or well done, cook the steak for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Just make sure that you don't end up burning the steaks over very high heat.

Plate the steak with some baked potatoes and corn on the cob on the side and enjoy!

See how easy that was? And if you learn and practice other steak cooking recipes, your steaks may end up being even better than the steak you would normally have at your favorite steak house.

If you don't want your family dinners to become boring ever again, don't hesitate to try out different cooking recipes that may tickle your fancy. Remember that preparing your own gourmet food can be fast, economical and healthy. It is just a matter of knowing which healthy recipes to choose.
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