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Default Flank steak method?

On Apr 25, 3:05 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> kilikini said...
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> > Andy wrote:
> >> Michael L Kankiewicz said...

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> >>> Hi everyone. I bought a flank steak for the first time because they
> >>> were on sale for $6/ and they look really different The one I
> >>> bought is 1.65 lb. I have no idea what to do with it. The
> >>> Aidells/Kellybook is all over the place on them, from broiling to
> >>> grilling to braising.Any suggestins? (Gonna serve with stuffed baby
> >>> artichokes and fragrant rice.)

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> >>> Thanks,
> >>> MK

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> >> Make tiny cuts (every one inch or so) around the edge of the steak so
> >> it doesn't curl up during grilling.

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> >> Also shallow diamond score (again every one inch or so) the top and
> >> bottom for the marinade (dijon mustard and pepper) to sink into.

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> >> Cook to rare.

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> >> Imho,

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> >> Andy

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> > Yeah, I agree that it should be marinated because it's a rather tough
> > cut of meat, but if cooked to rare or medium-rare after marinating, it
> > will be good. Rather than a dijon marinade, I'd go for an Asian-style,
> > but that's me.

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> > kili

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> Well, kili, that's all fine and such but maybe we should have a flank steak
> throwdown. I just can't think of who would judge.


Me sir, Me!

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada