Skirt steak
Skirt steak is juicy, well-marbled, tender, and tasty. There are only four skirt steaks per cow, so finding one can be a bit of a treasure hunt. However, it's well worth the effort, as this steak cooks beautifully in minutes.
Be mindful not to overcook; a quick grill is all it takes to unlock its tender goodness. If you can’t find skirt steak, flank steak makes a great alternative. Marinate it for 4 to 6 hours to enhance its flavor, and grill it for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
World’s Best Skirt Steak
Serves 4
1½- to 2-pound (680-907 grams) skirt steak
Marinade
Whisk together
1/3 cup (78 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup (78 milliliters) soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar (if possible, use Giuseppe Giusti’s Agrodolce alla Mela)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rosemary, finely minced
salt and pepper
Directions
Marinade for 1 to 2 hours in a Ziplock or other container in refrigerator.
Preheat the charcoal, wood, or gas grill. Grill over medium-high heat until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Flip a few times and watch so it doesn’t burn. You want to serve this rare to medium-rare.
Rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing diagonally across the grain.
About Molesini Wine Club
This recipe was crafted for the Molesini Wine Club to accompany virtual tasting notes included with wine shipments. Based in Cortona, Tuscany, Molesini Wine Club offers Italian wines that are unavailable outside Europe. Founders Marco and Paolo Molesini collaborate with over 1,000 producers nationwide to source the finest labels from small boutique wineries. Join them on a journey through Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and other lesser-known wine regions. Members can customize their shipments, select a tier that suits their taste, and gain exclusive access to some of Italy’s most exceptional wines. Becoming a member of the Molesini Wine Club means joining the Molesini family, and we warmly invite you to share in this experience. For more details, please visit the Molesini Wine Club website.
Sally Uhlmann’s passion for cooking led her to publish a memoir-style cookbook, “Just Cook with Sally.” She splits her time between the States and her farmhouse in Cortona, Italy, when she is not traveling the world. Sally cooks, develops recipes, and writes stories—mostly about the intersection of food, travel, and her life.
