Porcini-rubbed steak

• dried porcini↗25g g

  mushrooms

• sprig thyme↗1

  leaves only

• thick sirloin steaks↗2
• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• baked potatoes and salad

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whizz the mushrooms into a fine powder in a small food processor or coffee grinder. Mix with a good pinch of salt, pepper and the thyme leaves. Rub the mixture all over the steaks, then pop onto a plate or into a sealable kitchen bag and chill overnight.

2. 2

   Brush away any excess mixture. Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot. Turn the heat to medium, then smear a little olive oil over one side of each steak. Griddle, oiled side down, for 3 mins. Turn over (there’s no need to oil the other side), then cook for another 2 mins for medium-rare. Serve with a baked potato and a wintery salad.