
Porterhouse Steak with Red Chimichurri Sauce (Pellet Grill Recipe)
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There’s nothing quite like the sizzle of a thick porterhouse hitting a hot grill. This recipe is a celebration of bold flavors—starting with our Revolution Barbecue Texas Beef BBQ Rub, which adds depth and crust to the steak, and ending with a vibrant red chimichurri that brings heat, herbs, and a smoky zing from our Kansas City BBQ Rub. Grilled to perfection on the Traeger Ranger using Signature Blend pellets, this steak is all about big flavor and backyard simplicity. Whether it’s date night or a weekend indulgence, this dish delivers serious steakhouse vibes right from your own patio.
Porterhouse Steak with Red Chimichurri Sauce on a Traeger Ranger
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Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Author:
Glenn Connaughton
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
870
Fire up the grill and get ready for a steak night to remember. This porterhouse is seasoned with our bold Texas Beef BBQ Rub, then grilled to perfection on the Traeger Ranger for a rich, smoky flavor. But the real showstopper? A vibrant red chimichurri made with roasted red peppers, fresh herbs, Calabrian chili paste, and our Kansas City BBQ Rub. It’s spicy, tangy, and the perfect complement to a juicy, flame-kissed steak. Whether you're celebrating something special or just craving a seriously good meal, this recipe brings the steakhouse home with flavor that doesn’t hold back.

Ingredients
For the Porterhouse Steak
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1 (1½–2 inch thick) porterhouse steak, about 1½ pounds
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1 tablespoon Revolution Barbecue Texas Beef BBQ Rub
For the Red Chimichurri
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1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (about ½ bunch)
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1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about ½ bunch)
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12 ounces roasted red peppers, drained
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½ cup Extra Virgin olive oil
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¼ cup red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons Revolution Barbecue Kansas City BBQ Rub
Directions
Prep the Steak: Rub the porterhouse generously on all sides with Texas Beef BBQ Rub. Let it rest on the counter for about an hour to come up to room temperature. This gives the seasoning time to absorb into the meat and helps it cook evenly once it hits the grill.
Make the Red Chimichurri: In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic, Calabrian chili paste, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Kansas City BBQ Rub. Pulse until mostly smooth with a little texture remaining. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the chopped parsley and cilantro. Drizzle in the olive oil while stirring until fully combined. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed. Let it sit while the steak cooks to let the flavors marry.
Grill the Steak: Fire up your Traeger Ranger (or other pellet grill) to 425 degrees using Signature Blend pellets for a balanced smoke profile. Once at temperature, place the porterhouse on the grill.
Grill for 4 minutes, then flip.
Grill another 4 minutes, then rotate the steak 90 degrees and flip again.
Grill the final side for 4 minutes.
By now, you should be reading an internal temperature of about 130°F for medium-rare. Adjust timing slightly depending on your steak's thickness and your preferred doneness.
Rest and Serve:
Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, loosely tented with foil. Then carve the porterhouse by slicing the tenderloin and strip steak off the bone, and cutting each into thick slices.
Recipe Note
Ready to fire up your grill and make this porterhouse shine? Grab a bottle of our Texas Beef BBQ Rub and Kansas City BBQ Rub to bring out the bold, balanced flavors in every bite. You can order both directly from our website or our Amazon store—but if you’re looking to save a little money, check out the Kansas City and Texas Bundle available on our website. It’s the perfect pairing for steak lovers and backyard pitmasters alike. Stock up, get grilling, and taste the Revolution.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation
Serving Size
1 serving (520 grams)
Calories 870,
Fat
63.9 grams,
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 milligrams,
Monounsaturated Fat
26 milligrams,
Carbs
10 grams,
Fiber
2 grams,
Sugar
3 grams,
Protein
62 grams,
Potassium
1190 milligrams,
Sodium
850 milligrams,
Iron
6.5 milligrams