Delmonico's Dry-Aged Sirloin Steaks with Homemade Worcestershire Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 dry-aged sirloin steaks, 16 ounces each
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe Creamed Spinach, recipe follows
- 1 recipe Scalloped Potatoes, recipe follows
- 8 teaspoons Homemade Worcestershire sauce, recipe follows
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each steak and then season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill until medium-rare and slightly charred around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Slice each steak 1/2-inch thick against the grain.
- To serve, spoon the potatoes into the center of each of 4 large plates and arrange the sliced meat on top.
- Spoon the creamed spinach next to the potatoes and drizzle 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce over each serving.
- Serve immediately.
- Creamed Spinach:
- 2 pounds fresh spinach, tough stems removed and washed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- Drain in a fine-mesh strainer, pressing with a large spoon to release as much water as possible.
- Finely chop and set aside.
- Bring the cream to a low boil in a small saucepan.
- Remove from the heat.
- Melt the butter in medium-heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour and cook, and then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly with a heavy wooden spoon, until a light blond roux forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the milk in a steady stream, whisking constantly, and cook until thick and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, white pepper and nutmeg and simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the hot cream, whisking constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
- Fold in the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and mix until smooth.
- Add the spinach, mix well and cook until completely warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Serve hot.
- Yield: 4 servings
- Scalloped Potatoes:
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 3/4 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with the butter and set aside.
- Place the cream in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add the salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Add the potatoes, adding more cream, if necessary, to completely cover the potatoes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are barely fork tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- With a large spoon, transfer 1/3 of the potatoes with some of the cream to the prepared dish, forming an even layer on the bottom.
- Top with 1/3 of the cheese, and continue layering the potatoes and cheese, ending with cheese on top.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
- Yield: 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups coarsely chopped onions
- 4 jalapenos, with stems and seeds, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- 4 (2-ounce) cans anchovy fillets (or an 8-ounce can), drained of oil
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 whole, medium lemons, skin and pith removed
- 4 cups dark corn syrup
- 2 cups 100 percent Pure Cane Syrup (recommended: Steen's)
- 2 quarts distilled white vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 pound fresh horseradish, peeled and grated
- 3 pint-sized canning jars
- Combine the oil, onions and jalapenos in a large stockpot over a high heat.
- Cook, stirring, until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, pepper, anchovy fillets, cloves, salt, lemons, corn syrup, cane syrup, vinegar, water and horseradish and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture barely coats a wooden spoon, about 6 hours.
- Strain into a clean container.
- Worcestershire Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or processed as directed below and kept for up to 1 year.
- Sterilize 3 pint-sized jars and their metal lids according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Spoon the hot mixture into the jars, filling to within 1/2-inch of the rim.
- With a clean, damp towel, wipe the rims and fit with a hot lid.
- Tightly screw on the metal ring.
- Place, without touching, on a rack in a large, deep canning kettle or stockpot of rapidly boiling water; water should cover the cans by 1 inch.
- Boil and process for 15 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel and let cool completely before storing.
- Test the seals and tighten the rings as needed.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before using.
- After opening, store jars in the refrigerator.
- Yield: 3 pints
olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, recipe creamed spinach, potatoes, worcestershire sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/delmonicos-aged-sirloin-steaks-homemade-worcestershire-sauce-scalloped-potatoes-creamed-spinach-recipe.html (may not work)