Stop Grilling Chewy Skirt Steak! Try This Fix
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Skirt steak is flavorful—but tough. Grill it straight and you’ll get chew, not charm. Grant Lee Crilly shows you how to tenderize thin cuts the smart way: butterfly + pound = juicy, fast-cooking perfection.
Recipe Steps
1. Butterfly the skirt steak to an even thickness
2. Pound it thin to break down tough fibers
3. Marinate to boost flavor (optional but recommended)
4. Grill hot and fast for the perfect sear
5. Slice against the grain for max tenderness
Pro Tips
• Use a meat mallet or heavy pan for pounding
• Works great on other thin cuts like flank, hanger, or chicken thighs
• Don’t skip resting the meat after grilling!
• Always slice against the grain
Full technique at ChefSteps: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/tenderize-thin-steaks-before-grilling
Skirt steak is flavorful—but tough. Grill it straight and you’ll get chew, not charm. Grant Lee Crilly shows you how to tenderize thin cuts the smart way: butterfly + pound = juicy, fast-cooking perfection.
Recipe Steps
1. Butterfly the skirt steak to an even thickness
2. Pound it thin to break down tough fibers
3. Marinate to boost flavor (optional but recommended)
4. Grill hot and fast for the perfect sear
5. Slice against the grain for max tenderness
Pro Tips
• Use a meat mallet or heavy pan for pounding
• Works great on other thin cuts like flank, hanger, or chicken thighs
• Don’t skip resting the meat after grilling!
• Always slice against the grain
Full technique at ChefSteps: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/tenderize-thin-steaks-before-grilling
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