The forty-fifth and forty-seventh president came from business and television.
Documented meal / preference
Trump named steak as his favourite food in a published 2017 interview. Our skillet steak adds slowly softened onions, with the cooking method and seasoning chosen for the home cook.
The president & the table
Trump named steak as his favourite food in a published 2017 interview. A later White House account of his fast-food order identified hamburgers and French fries. Separating those statements is more useful than reducing his food habits to one internet anecdote.
Behind this story
Published Trump interview, 2017; White House briefing with Karoline Leavitt, May 2025.
APRON ON. HISTORY CAN WAIT.
Make it at home.
Our home adaptation · Serves 2 · Not yet kitchen-tested
What you’ll need
Let’s make it
Cook onions in half the oil and half the butter over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring until soft and golden. Remove and keep warm.
Pat steaks dry and season. Heat the remaining oil in the pan until hot. Sear steaks for 3–5 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness.
Add remaining butter and thyme and spoon the foaming butter over the meat. For a food-safety baseline, reach at least 63°C / 145°F and rest for 3 minutes.
Serve with the onions and pan juices.
About this home version
A modern home recipe with practical ingredients and measured quantities.
Metric and US measures are approximate equivalents. For baking, use weights when you can.
