Grilled Skirt Steak
Enjoy the simplicity of charcoal-grilled goodness when you fire up the perfect skirt steak every time.
Cooking for 4 people
Ingredients
- 4
skirt steaks
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coarse salt to taste
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freshly ground pepper to taste
1Food Prep
First, remove your steaks from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature — around 30 minutes.
Next, trim excess fat to avoid flare-ups and peel away any tough pieces of membrane.
Finally, liberally apply coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, flip the steaks and repeat.
2Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend Kingsford™ Professional Charcoal Briquets for their high heat, low ash performance.
*Compared to Kingsford™ Original CharcoalMethod: Direct-Heat Grilling
Temp: 450° to 500°F (High Heat)
3The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your steaks directly above the coals and sear for 2 to 3 minutes total, per side. With skirt steak, we like to break from standard protocol by flipping frequently to achieve a good crust.
While your steaks are still on the grill, insert a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
When they’re a few degrees away from your goal temp, remove them from the grill — the temperature will continue to rise after they’re removed from the grill. The USDA recommends cooking steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F on a digital meat thermometer.
Place steaks on a cutting board, loosely cover with aluminum foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
When slicing your steak, make sure you slice against the grain — the opposite direction of how the muscle fibers run. Serve and enjoy!
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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