Ultimate Flank Steak Marinade Recipes

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

ULTIMATE FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• 1. Place garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme on a cutting surface adn use a large knife to chop together until mixed.
• 2. Transfer mixture to a large ziplock bag. Add soy sauce and oil; seal and press bag gently to combine ingredients.
• 3. Place steak in the bag and seal. Turn several times to coat meat.
• 4. Refrigerate, turning several times, for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
• 5. To cook meat: preheat broiler to high and arrange rack 6 inches from heat source. Remove meat from bag and pat dry; discard marinade. Broil on a broiling pan for 7 minutes. Turn meat over and broil 5 to 7 minutes longer. To check for doneness, test with the tip of a sharp knife. If juices run red, broil 1 to 2 minutes longer, until instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees F (for medium rare). Let steak rest for 10 minutes. Working against the grain, cut into thin slices with a knife.

FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Score the flank steak by making shallow crisscross cuts on both sides.
• Place the olive oil, light brown sugar, red wine, soy sauce, onion powder, honey, green onions, garlic cloves, garlic vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder in a blender. Puree until smooth; pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Allow the flank steak to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade, and shake off excess. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
• Grill the steak on the preheated grill until it starts to firm, and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 7 minutes per side, basting often with the sterilized marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

THE ULTIMATE FLANK STEAK - THE ORIGINAL RECIPE

Steps:

• This steak is best served with the center red/pink, it is at it's most tender state at that point.
• Place steak in sealable plastic bag.
• Add remaining ingredients, except butter, and place in refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours to marinate.
• Turn bag over at least four times during marination.
• Grill over hot hardwood coals, basting frequently with marinade, for about 8-10 minutes a side.
• Check for doneness.
• When done cut steak on diagonal across the grain.
• Serve with remaining marinade that has been heated to a boil with butter added.
• The flavors can be intensified by using your favorite smoking chips on the cooking coals (I use sassafras, hickory, or apple).
• Leftovers make excellent sandwiches when topped with bacon, tomato and melted cheese (Swiss, Cheddar, Smoked Gouda or Blue) and remaining marinade drizzled on top.
• I store the leftovers in the marinade to keep the steak moist and flavorful.