Name: Grilled T-bone steak with Honey Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: serves 2 people
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 650 g (1.5 pound) t-bone steak; salt, pepper; 250 g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 tbsp fresh herbs mixture (parsley, thyme, oregano, tarragon); 1 tsp light soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp honey

Grilled T-bone steak with Honey Butter

This recipe is truly for meat lovers and barbecue enthusiasts. The aroma of the meat while grilling is incredible, and once it’s cooked and allowed to rest, it becomes juicy and tender, almost melting in your mouth. I've found that adding honey butter elevates the steak even further; the butter melts beautifully over the caramelized crust, creating a delightful blend of flavors that dance on your taste buds. We usually enjoy a T-bone steak for special occasions and celebrations, so it’s essential to use a trusted recipe—and this one definitely won’t let you down.

Gurman meal for meat lovers

This dish creates a real wow effect—juicy in appearance and divine in flavor. Here are its top features:

You can adjust the doneness to your taste (rare, medium, well done)
We use Z'dežele T-bone steak, which is always excellent—it’s also a silver medal winner at AGRA
Quick and easy to prepare recipe
A fantastic recipe for meat lovers and grill masters
The steak is best enjoyed fresh, warm, straight off the grill, but any leftovers can be stored and used in other dishes (tips below)
The honey butter is simply divine and stores well in the fridge

Here’s another recipe for T-bone steak—with a guide to internal temperatures for different doneness levels included in the description.

4 tips to make the perfect grilled tbone steak

Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking
Season generously with salt and pepper
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness (58 °C / 136°F for medium-rare)
Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing

What to serve with grilled tbone steak

Serve this glorious t-bone steak with any of these sides:

Storing

Grilled steak is always best when fresh. However, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Before serving, you can reheat the steak or enjoy it cold in a sandwich, wrap, tortilla, or salad.

The honey butter can also be stored. Wrap it in parchment paper and keep it in the fridge for up to 7 days.

How to make Grilled T-bone steak (video)

Check out this quick recipe for making a juicy T-bone steak on the grill at home.

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Ingredients

Steak

650 g (1.5 pound) t-bone steak

salt, pepper

honey butter

250 g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tbsp fresh herbs mixture (parsley, thyme, oregano, tarragon)

1 tsp light soy sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp honey

Tools and equipment

grill

large bowl

spatula

parchment paper

METHOD

grill prep

Preheat or light the grill. Make sure to create a zone with direct heat and a zone with no direct heat. Take the meat out of the fridge 1 hour before grilling.
meat

Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides and set it aside until ready to use.
honey butter

Place softened butter in a large bowl. Add chopped herbs, salt, pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and honey. Mix well with a spatula until combined into a smooth mixture. Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface, spoon the honey butter onto it, and shape it into a log. Refrigerate until ready to use.
grill and serve

Place both steaks on the indirect heat side, or the cooler part of the grill. Grill covered for 8–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F). Flip the steaks once during cooking. Then move the steaks to direct heat, or the hottest part of the grill. Sear for another 1–2 minutes on each side, or until a caramelized, golden crust forms and the thermometer reads 50 °C (122 °F) when inserted into the thickest part of the meat. Remove from the grill and let rest for 8–10 minutes. Serve with homemade honey butter.

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Grilled T-bone steak with Honey Butter