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Nebraska Heritage T-Bone Steak
Midwestern Raised | American-Style Grilled | Medium-Rare Perfection
Tagline: “Cut from the heartland. Seared for the soul.”
1. Concept Overview
This is the purest form of American steak tradition—a high-grade, dry-aged T-bone, sourced Midwest-style (Omaha/Nebraska), cooked over high flame or cast iron with no frills, just primal fire and salt.
The T-bone cut combines the tenderloin filet on one side and the strip steak on the other, connected by bone for flavor and structure. It’s hearty, rich, and cowboy-serious, with deep marbling and cooked rare to medium-rare—the way true steak culture commands.
2. The Cut: American T-Bone at Its Peak
• USDA Prime or dry-aged Nebraska T-bone (1.5–2 inches thick)
• Well-marbled, with defined tenderloin + strip sides
• Sourced from grain-finished beef, aged for 21–28 days minimum
• Trimmed lightly with fat cap left on for sear and richness
3. Prep & Seasoning
Keep it simple, bold, and traditional:
• Dry surface with paper towels
• Season aggressively with:
• Coarse kosher salt
• Cracked black pepper
• Optional: garlic powder or smoked paprika
• Let sit room temp for 45 minutes before cooking
4. Cooking Technique – True Omaha Style
Cast Iron or Grill – Sear + Finish:
• Preheat cast iron to smoking
• Use tallow, clarified butter, or neutral beef fat
• Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms
• Flip every 30–45 seconds for even heat penetration
• Baste with butter, crushed garlic, rosemary, and thyme during final minutes
• Finish in oven at 450°F for 3–5 minutes, or continue on grill with lid down
Internal Temp Targets:
• Rare: 120–125°F
• Medium-Rare: 130–135°F
• Rest 10 minutes, tented in foil (temp will rise 5°F)
5. Finishing Touch
Compound Butter (Optional):
• Unsalted butter
• Garlic, shallots
• Thyme + black pepper
• Lemon zest or bone marrow base
• Let melt slowly over steak as it rests
Or: Plain, honest beef juices only.
6. Plating – Heritage American Style
• Present steak whole or halved (bone-on)
• Serve on a cast iron tray or dark wooden board
• Add grilled rosemary sprig, coarse salt pile, and charred lemon half
• Slice tableside into filet and strip portions for drama
7. Side Pairings (Classic Steakhouse Americana)
• Creamed spinach or garlic-sautéed chard
• Loaded baked sweet potato (butter, chives, cracked salt)
• Crispy hand-cut fries or buttered baby red potatoes
• Grilled corn on the cob with paprika butter
• Charred onions or roasted mushrooms for umami depth
8. Beverage Pairing
• Full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, Sonoma, or Bordeaux)
• Or: Smoked rye whiskey neat
• Optional: Craft root beer or charred lemon soda for a dry non-alcoholic balance
9. Dietary Profile
• Classic American beef experience
• Not halal—includes blood-retaining cook (medium rare to rare)
• High-protein, rich in iron and collagen
• Designed for carnivores, purists, and American tradition lovers
Would you like to generate an image of this Omaha-style T-bone—served rare to medium-rare, resting on cast iron, glistening with butter, and paired with Midwestern sides in true steakhouse style?
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