re: Flank steak

It does great with braising. For a roughly 2 lb flank steak I do a dry rub of:

3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp smoked salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
enough beef broth to braise the flank steak

Cover the meat with the dry rub then braise it in a covered pan at 300 degrees f for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Turn the meat once during the braising process.