Skirt Steak Marinade
For a while, skirt steak was an overlooked cut. Thankfully, people have rediscovered the fantastic beef flavor it produces (more than flank steak!). Skirt Steak greatly benefits from marinade for tenderness and the tastes you enjoy the most. While I’m sharing marinade here, feel free to play!
Inside and Outside Skirt Steak
When you shop for skirt steak, there are two different cuts. They have similar characteristics in that they are long, thin, and have a thick grain. Depending on the butcher, you can find skirt steak that measures 4 inches wide and a whopping 24 inches long.
Outside Skirt Steak
If you’ve ever worked with ribs, you’ll notice that skirt steak has a similar membrane. You want to remove this before you prepare it. The nice thing about outside skirt steak is that it’s reasonably uniform.
Inside Skirt Steak
The inside skirt steak falls short in terms of flavor and tenderness compared to the outside. On the upside, it’s easy on the budget. Cook it at a high temperature quickly and cut it up for whatever you want.
Skirt Steak Marinade
What type of spices can you use to marinate your skirt steak? Here are a few that create magical menus:
- Basil
- Cider Vinegar
- Citrus juice or zest
- Cracked pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Honey
- Marjoram
- Mustard
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Red wine
- Salt
- Smoked paprika
- Soy Sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
For best results, leave the meat in the marinade overnight
What About Dry Marinade?
There is no reason you can’t use dry rub on your steak if you wish. Use some type of binder like wine (or beer), olive oil, mayonnaise (yes, really!), apple cider vinegar, or mustard. To this foundation, CusoCuts offers an array of all-natural seasonings all ready for your enjoyment.
Cuso’s Grass Seasoning: Simple and straightforward, including rosemary and basil.
Cuso’s Gravel Seasoning: A hint of heat with savoriness
Cuso’s Roasted Garlic-Onion Seasoning: Traditional combination is great for people who prefer simple flavors
Skirt Steak Cooking Process
Skirt steak can stick, so oil your grill grates well. Set the grill/smoker to 425F. It only takes about 3 minutes for a person to reach medium rare (13F) internally.
There’s always the option of cooking with cast iron. Follow the same timing, but you can add a bit of butter or red wine for a lush braise.
PitMaster’s Memo: Skirt Steak Nutrition
Eating 4 ounces of skirt steak provides 26 grams of protein. It’s a lean 200 calories and ideal for tacos and fajitas.
Sides:
Blooming onion
Charred leeks
Green beans with citrus vinaigrette
Panzanella
Poblano corn salsa (or chimichurri sauce)
Desserts
Chocolate torte
English custard
Macarons
Pear-apple pie
Rhubarb tarts
From the Bar
Boston Lagar
Cabernet Franc
Manhattan
Single Malt
Unsweetened Tea
