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Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic-Herb Peppercorn Crust

Total preparation and cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 beef Porterhouse or T-bone steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound each)
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground mixed peppercorns (black, white, green and pink)
• Salt

Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns (black, white, green and pink)

Directions

1. Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto beef steaks.

2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 14 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 15 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145ºF) to medium (160ºF) doneness, turning occasionally.

3. Remove bones from steaks; carve into slices. Season with 1 teaspoon peppercorns and salt, as desired.

Makes 4 servings

Cook’s Tip: To easily grind whole peppercorns, use a pepper mill or coffee grinder (used only for seasonings). They can also be crushed in a food-safe plastic bag. Place the peppercorns in the bag, squeeze out the air and seal. Use the bottom of a custard cup, rolling pin or side of a heavy pan to crush the peppercorns.

Nutrition information per serving: 226 calories; 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 108 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 0.6 g fiber; 29 g protein; 5.0 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 4.4 mg iron; 11.2 mcg selenium; 5.5 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc, and a good source of selenium.

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We’re celebrating summer barbecues at the Lifestyles Channel. Bloggers offer their collective take on food, summer and fun:

At One Book Two Book, Mary Emma Allen combines reading and cooking for kids this summer in “Build It” with Food – Let’s Get Cooking!

Katelyn from Stamping Mad likes to add a special touch to cookouts with colorful handmade invitations.

Speaking of handmade, Mary Emma Allen has been featuring Christmas in July at Quilting and Patchwork. Check out these 13 Holiday Recipes for Quilters to Enjoy.

Corey and Kerri Aldrich (married b5media bloggers – like Chris and I) offer their perspective on who really wears the pants at the grill.

Despite what my uncles think, grilling isn’t just for pork, steaks, chicken and burgers: you could try grilling halloumi – cheese! It’s what’s for dinner.

If you do plan on grilling meat, consider trying a yummy sauce – at Kettle and Cup, Marye suggests Spicy Coffee Barbecue Sauce. While I haven’t tried it yet, it’s definitely going on my list. It feels like a twist on red eye gravy.

Marye also reminds us that there’s more to barbecue than you think. Check out Baking Delight’s All About Barbecue.

Cyndi offers up nontraditional fun family fare at Busy Family Meals with a great recipe: chicken Skewers with pineapple-macadamia nut sauce. It’s a tasty tropical mix for when it’s hot, hot, hot!

Cool things off with a fun summer dessert from She Knows Parties. Linette offers not one – but fifty – fun summer dessert ideas.

The great thing about barbecues is that you don’t have to go far. Make it a staycation! Kadi at Guerrilla Parenting shares her staycation experiences in photos – with a great recipe thrown in for fun!

Chris also stays local – with a look at domestic (US) beers just meant for summer. Drink up at Brewha-ha.com!

If beer isn’t your, well, cup of tea, consider a cocktail. Colleen suggests a classic gin and tonic over at Drinks After Dark.

Entertainment is key at a barbecue. Susan goes big and bold at Play Library with a look at an inflatable movie screen.

Of course, don’t forget about the guests that you don’t want at a party – mosquitoes! Marye offers up homemade mosquito repellent at Simply Home Remedies.

Finally, clean up doesn’t have to be all about the trash. Peg, at Tree Hugging Family, encourages you to make it easy on yourself – consider throwing a reusable, recycled and “disposable” party.

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