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Anybody have a great marinade for skirt steak?

Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:42 pm
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:42 pm
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:43 pm to
olive oil
lime juice
sea salt
pepper
garlic powder
cumin
paprika
chili powder
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:46 pm to
Reverse sear it.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:56 pm to
quote:

Reverse sear it.



Don't do this
Posted by LSU fan 246
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:56 pm to
Chimichurri
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:18 pm to
What Neauxla posted will be good. Google Carne asada
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:22 pm to
Olive oil
soy sauce
black pepper
Cumin
Chili powder
minced garlic

Or some variation of the above and the below

Siracha
Dale's
Allegro
Lea and Perrins
Garlic powder

You really can't mess it up unless you over salt it, which is why my wife is no longer allowed to make the marinade. We eat flank steak every night.
Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:23 pm to
quote:

Don't do this


Whys that?
Posted by Bayou Teche Bengal
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:26 pm to
It's too thin for a reverse sear. All you need is a good sear on both sides then call it done after resting.

I second the chimichurri suggestion
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:27 pm to
Shirt steaks arnt very thick. You'll likely have jerky
Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

Shirt steaks arnt very thick. You'll likely have jerky


How? The meat never goes about 115-120?

I was a bit tongue in cheek with my first response, but a reverse sear would lead a great skirt steak. As would searing on both sides for a bit longer.

I've actually reverse seared a few skirs and they come out great.

But cutting it correctly is way more important than the style of cooking. As long as you don't over cook it.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:33 pm to
isnt reverse sear intended for really thick steaks?

skirt are usually very thin and cook very quickly
Posted by FalseProphet
Mecca
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:36 pm to
Yea, reverse sear is for big steaks. I like to put my skirt steak directly on the coals Alton Brown style.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:37 pm to
Yeah, it's optimal for roasts and thick steaks.

I just tried it on a skirt to see how it worked.

It was fine and gave a good result, but that can easily be obtained through other quicker ways.

Cutting against the grain is the key for a good bite from a skirt steak. I read an article that used geometry and said that 30 degrees to the grain is the optimal cut.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 5:38 pm
Posted by FalseProphet
Mecca
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:38 pm to
I love that some nerd took the time to figure that out. Food is all science now.
Posted by glassman
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:41 pm to
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Chimichurri


Without question.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:45 pm to
Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup lightly packed chopped parsley (ideally, flat leaf "Italian" parsley)
3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons shallot or onion, minced
3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar, or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

LINK

Does it need to have that much oil?
Posted by TH03
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Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:57 pm to
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup lager-style beer, preferably Mexican
Grated zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground chipotle chili or cayenne
pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt


blend that up together, marinate overnight.
Posted by Farkwad
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Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:58 pm to
quote:

Chimichurri


Money!
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Member since Jan 2005
24829 posts
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:59 pm to
Chimichurri is a great suggestion. This is another simple one that works great. Steak and Corn
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