Hey, lets face it. As a people we are facing some uncertain times and in these times many of us are re-analyzing our lifestyles, relationships, and yes even our spending habits.  One sure way I know I can tighten up is when I go to the grocery store, and you can too! 

 

I’ve got to say one of the most under valued cuts of meats has got to be the flank steak.  Like many things in life not rushing and handling properly is the key to make the best of this cut of meat.

There are many different ways to prepare your flank steak.  I tend to marinate the steak which is good for two reasons:  marinating really improves the flavor and number two you get such a tender cut of meat with the proper marinating process. 

In this particular case I’m using my Chef Raffie Rub available in select locations, soon to be available  for sale on my website and at retailers worldwide. 

If you don’t have my rub any all-purpose seasoning should do for now. 

 

So, what I’ve done is in a large storage container like the one I am using here I just sprinkle the rub and cover the whole bottom of my container.  

Then place one layer of flank steak and continue to cover the whole upper side. Continuing to rub the meat with generous amount of CR rub.

Repeat the operation until the whole piece of meat is covered and leave in the fridge for I’d say about 3 to 5 days.

Now, I don’t know about you…but marinating on anything…even a thought for 5 days will bring an entirely different appreciation and flavor to life. Your steak will follow suit.

At this point your kitchen is an open canvas.

Now that the weathers getting nice taking it straight out to the grill doesn’t sound like a bad idea, you can also slow cook it adding your favorite BBQ sauce. If time is not an issue for you try smoking it and then serve it for tapas or with soft shells tacos. Let your imagination decide and you’ll make the best of this low cost unpretentious cut of meat. 

Thanks again for reading my tips and I look forward to keeping your passion for great tasting food alive and well!

Buen Apetito,

CR