Whole Porterhouse Roasted

Preheat oven to 220ºC or 200ºC fan. Mix seasonings together and rub over surface of beef with olive oil. Place on a roasting rack in a heavy flameproof baking dish.

Roast for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 200ºC or 180ºC fan. Cook for another 45 minutes for rare. Cook for an extra 15 minutes for medium-rare.

Transfer beef to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 15-20 minutes in a warm place before carving.

Serve with vegetables and gravy, if you like.