You can treat your family to a steakhouse meal at home, in less time than it would take you to drive to the restaurant. Get ready to learn how to grill a T-Bone steak that is mouth-wateringly delicious! Simple seasonings and an easy grilling method are all it takes to make the best grilled T-Bone for dinner. On the side, try my Baked Potato Wedges or copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls with cinnamon honey butter for the full restaurant experience!
What is a T-Bone Steak?
A T-Bone steak is a popular cut of beef, with a T-shaped bone that has meat on both sides of it. On one side you have a strip steak, and on the other, a small portion of the tenderloin.
Is a T-Bone Steak the Same as a Porterhouse?
These two cuts of meat are very similar, but not the same.
While a T-bone is cut from the front of the short loin, a Porterhouse steak is cut from the back. This means that a porterhouse steak is generally larger and wider, and with a bigger tenderloin portion attached to it.
Often at restaurants, the terms porterhouse and T-bone are used interchangeably, and in general, both steaks have similar flavor and texture.
The steaks I’m grilling here are true T-bone steaks, but this recipe will work for Porterhouse steaks too!
The formula for a perfect grilled steak is 1 part choosing a good cut of meat, and 1 part following the right recipe. Since you’re reading this, you’re already halfway there!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients For Grilled T-Bone Steak
Here’s what you need to make the perfect grilled steak:
Steaks: Choose two (or more) T Bone steaks that have lots of marbling and are 1½ to 2 inches thick. Believe it or not, it’s easier to cook thick steaks than it is to cook thinner ones since there’s less chance of overcooking thicker cuts. Butter: Unsalted butter creates a decadent finishing sauce for your grilled meat. Rosemary and Garlic: To flavor the butter, we’ll steep fresh rosemary and minced garlic in it. This sauce is so savory and delicious!
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Grill T-Bone Steak
Recipe Tips
Start with a clean grill. Every time you use your grill, flavors and burnt bits of food are left behind. Be sure to clean the grates well before grilling the steaks. You can even oil the grates to make it extra easy to flip your food over. Give the grill proper time to preheat. You want the grates to be nice and hot when you add the steaks so that they sear perfectly on the outside. Choose thick steaks. While you can use this method to cook thinner steaks, ones that are at least 1.5 inches thick will cook best. You can ask the butcher to cut 2-inch steaks if you really want that steakhouse experience at home. Feel free to add more flavor. Rosemary and garlic is a classic steak seasoning, but you can add other herbs to the finishing butter too. You can also use a marinade for the steaks, or season them with more than just salt and pepper before grilling. Resting is important! If you cut into your steaks as soon as they come off the grill, all of the juices will pour out, and leave the meat dry. A 5-minute rest will allow the juices to redistribute and settle. Try grilling the whole meal! Stay out of the kitchen as much as possible, and cook your side dishes on the grill too. Veggies like asparagus, portobello mushrooms, grilled corn on the cob, bell peppers, or potatoes grill up easily. You could even grill some shrimp skewers to create a grilled surf and turf meal!
Storing Tips
Leftover cooked T-bone steak can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can reheat grilled steak, but you should be careful not to overcook it. So I wrote a whole blog post about the best way to reheat steak, it’s easy! I also like to enjoy leftover steak cold, in a wrap, or on a cobb salad. Leftover steak is also delicious in a lunchbox, so try this recipe for meal prep!
What Temperature Should T-Bone Steak Be Cooked To?
The temperature of your steak depends on your preference for doneness. Here’s a handy chart to help you decide:
Rare: 120 to 130 °F or 49 to 54 °C Medium Rare: 130 to 135 °F or 54 to 57 °C Medium: 135 to 145 °F or 57 to 63 °C Medium Well: 145 to 155 °F or 63 to 68 °C Well Done: 155+ °F or 68+ °C
The USDA recommends cooking steaks to at least 145°F/63°C for safety. Knowing how to grill the perfect T-Bone steak will mean many delicious dinners cooked outside this summer! Save this recipe for the next time you see some beautiful steaks at the store! The best way to save this recipe is to Pin it and share it for more people to enjoy too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
