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For me, the porterhouse steak is the better cut because it has a thicker fillet which is also juicier than T-bones. However, you can’t argue that both porterhouse and T-bone steaks belong in the premier class when you’re out to have the best lean steaks<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a pitmaster, you can’t escape this dilemma. You’re at the butcher shop or the grocery store and staring at two pieces of well-marbled meat<\/a> from almost the same region of the bovine? Your pocket can only choose a single steak, and you say, \u201chey man, are you sure this would be the best cut or that?\u201d Having been there and done that many times, in today’s porterhouse vs. T-bone steaks comparison, we’re going to talk about the differences between porterhouse and T-bone steaks. <\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is Better: T-bone or Porterhouse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The porterhouse steak for me is the best of the two cuts. This is simply because the porterhouse is bigger and juicer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from this, there’s not a whole lot of difference, and there are plenty of similarities. First, like the T-bone, porterhouse cuts have a T-shaped bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the porterhouse steak, in particular, enjoys great popularity in New York’s traditional steakhouses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like to frequent a meat temple like Peter Luger or a branch of Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, it’s most likely because of this premium cut of beef. Of course, T-bones are also offered there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the T-bone steak, the porterhouse steak is a large strip steak cut from the large loin of the beef. This is in the lower back area of \u200b\u200bthe animal and consists of the flat roast beef, the backbone, and the fillet lying there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The front and back part of the beef is called the round roast beef and protrudes into the adjacent prime rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-bone Vs Porterhouse: the Size of the Fillet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the porterhouse steaks come from the rear of the short loin, they are thicker. What you get is an incredibly hefty type of steak. This is what makes them perfect for making tenderloin filet mignon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The further forward on the back you cut out the red meat, the thinner the filet will be. If the fillet is about 1.2 centimeters, the piece is classified as a T-bone steak. If you go towards the rear back, you get thicker fillet pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb: If the fillet is more than 1.25 inches or around three centimeters, it is called a porterhouse steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the US Department of Agriculture definition, the fillet of a porterhouse steak must be at least 1.25 inches, or just under 3.2 centimeters, at its widest point. Half an inch (almost 1.3 cm) is sufficient for T-bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grilling the Meat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grilling a T-bone steak or porterhouse steak means preparing two different cuts on one bone that actually don’t have much in common apart from this bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lean fillet is rather sensitive, and the roast beef is beautifully marbled at best. They are significantly more robust than the fillet. So here you have two cuts on one bone that are fundamentally different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the best case, you try to give the fillet less heat. In the charcoal grill, you can achieve this by pouring the charcoal at an angle. The distance between the embers and the grill will vary as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in the gas grill, too, it is advisable to place the fillet on the side facing away from the heat source, especially during post-cooking or pre-cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A meat thermometer is recommended for checking the core temperature. It is also advisable to use it to check the degree of doneness of the fillet on the one hand and the degree of doneness of the short loin on the other. Be sure to give all the meat a few minutes to rest after grilling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practically, you can also cook such a steak standing upright on the T-bone. It acts as a kind of heat shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sous vide technique is a very good option here too. However, both porterhouse and T-bone steaks have sharp edges on the bone, which is why they like to poke holes in the vacuum bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, you will often find a piece of firm tissue with a waxy feel around the T-bone in vacuumed steaks you bought. This is called the T-bone line and precisely prevents the bag from being damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tip: You should use a boner to cut open the finished steak. It allows you to work precisely along the bone, but it goes far less than the noble Japanese chef’s knife.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Are Porterhouse Steaks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The porterhouse beef belongs to the ultimate luxury steak club. They are monumental beef cuts. Porterhouse steaks are usually the most expensive cut. In the end, this is a steak that falls under the “meat with a wow factor.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most, the porterhouse steak is best used on a special occasion, and often it can be done\u2014like the perfect tomahawk steak\u2013 primarily for a show effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should take a deeper culinary look at it if you want to know what makes an outstanding porterhouse steak and how you can recognize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the porterhouse steak to bear its name, again, the tenderloin portion must be at least one inch and a quarter thick. It’s usually bigger, but it can’t be smaller – otherwise, it’s called a T-bone steak. It must also have a larger tenderloin filet at its widest point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The porterhouse steak cut is heavily marbled (that is, it has many fine strands of fat running through it) and has little connective tissue. The tasty rump steak part and the tenderloin portion make the porterhouse steak a big favorite among meat-loving men, and rightly so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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