Herbed Gorgonzola Steak Butter Recipe - Delicious Little Bites (2024)

FAQs

What herb goes with gorgonzola? ›

Blue cheese crumbles – I prefer the milder taste of Gorgonzola, but any variety of blue cheese can be used. Fresh herbs – parsley, rosemary leaves, thyme, sage, and oregano.

How Long Will This Butter Last. This gorgonzola butter should keep in your fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 3 months or so, but you'll want to wrap it tightly to prevent freezer burn.

The primary allure of adding butter to steak is the unparalleled flavor it introduces. Butter has a rich, creamy taste that, when melted over the hot surface of a perfectly cooked steak, creates a symphony of flavors.

If you're looking to pair it with meat, it goes best with beef, preferably steak. Since Gorgonzola is a bit earthier, I like to pair it with more mild flavors.

The easiest way to pair Gorgonzola with steak is to crumble it over top of a cooked filet or into an accompanying side dish — think mashed potatoes, endive salad, or french fries. Or, you could encrust the filet with bits of the blue cheese before placing it into a cast iron skillet and broiling.

You'll notice mold growing on gorgonzola that has gone bad. Usually, it's fuzzy and a different color from the blue veins. On top of that, the gorgonzola will have a very strong foul smell (even more intense than usual) that will make you wince.

Hard cheeses that haven't been opened can last for several months and even up to a year when stored in the fridge. Blue cheeses like Stilton, Roquefort and Gorgonzola can have a shelf life of several months when unopened if they're refrigerated properly.

In the refrigerator, well-wrapped salted butter can last up to five months without spoiling. Salt is a preservative that prevents microbial growth and extends shelf life. Unsalted butter can last up to three months in the fridge. (If the butter is unwrapped, shorten those projections to about two months in the fridge.)

WHICH IS BEST FOR COOKING STEAK: BUTTER OR OIL? Unlike butter, many oils have higher smoke points, making them the better option for cooking steak. Furthermore, there are some oils e.g. olive oil or grape seed oil that are healthier alternatives to butter. However, don't expect oil to taste better than butter.

Is it better to pan fry steak in butter or oil? A well marbled steak actually has enough fat in it that you don't need to put any extra oil or butter in the pan. For leaner cuts, use a fat with a high smoke point such as peanut or grapeseed oil, or clarified butter, depending on your taste preferences.

Is it better to fry steak in butter or olive oil? ›

Go for oil, it has a higher smoke point. You need a hot skillet to properly sear a steak, hot enough that a pat of butter will begin to burn before it melts completely. You don't want to sear your steak in burnt butter. So reach for some oil when searing steaks.

Use fresh, acidic herbs (like like chervil and sorrel) and greens (like watercress). Avoid pungent herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, and such, says Puglisi. You want to chop the herbs nice and small. Dice the blue cheese into small cubes.

Bleu cheese finds its perfect pair with acidic herbs like chervil or sorrel. These herbs don't detract from the flavor of the cheese; rather, they are strong enough to stand up against the strong flavor of the cheese. Brie is great with Chives, Basil, Parsley, and Tarragon.

Italian Tradition

Today, gorgonzola is brought to the table as a sliced cheese, but it is also used in countless ways: as a topping for polenta, an ingredient in risotto or excellent sauces made simply by adding butter and heavy cream to it.

What can you pair with gorgonzola? Any seasonal vegetables or foods for wintertime work very well. So go with pumpkin, walnuts and bacon: the most classic options. Or try sweet figs and pears for a delicious contrast.