Peter Luger's steakhouse, a Brooklyn institution since 1887, is legendary for its dry-aged USDA Prime beef, particularly the porterhouse steak served family-style. Their cooking method involves high-heat broiling to create a charred, caramelized crust while keeping the interior juicy and flavorful, with minimal seasoning—just salt and clarified butter. Steaks are dry-aged in-house for weeks, enhancing tenderness and umami. At home, approximate this by salting a thick cut, broiling at 500°F+ for 4-5 minutes per side, slicing, brushing with clarified butter, and finishing under the broiler to your preferred doneness (medium-rare is classic). Serve sizzling hot with sides like German fried potatoes or creamed spinach.
Have you tried cooking a steak this way before? How do you like to cook your steak?