![]() ![]() It typically takes from 6 to 8 minutes if you are using a very hot flame. ![]() Tag on Instagram and show us what you created! How Long Does It Take To Grill Skirt Steak? This is about the most important step! Slice against the grain! Slice it nice and thin against the grain.Remove the skirt steak from the grill and let rest under foil for 5 to 6 minutes.Here's a great article from Carnivore Style, "Different Levels of Cooked Steak" if you'd like more information on the stages of doneness. You can move it around a few times if you need to so that it gets an even char. This varies by thickness and the heat of your flame so I can't give you an exact time here. Grill your skirt steak on 3 to 4 minutes per side (or to your desired doneness).Season your skirt steak with salt and pepper or whatever seasonings you plan on using.If using charcoal, be generous and build a nice hot fire. We've dressed it up with a tomato and avocado salsa also for great fresh flavor as well. It's great when marinated with a simple olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper mix or you can add extra pow to the meat with a chimichurri marinade. Skirt Steak is the type of meat you want to give a little extra TLC to for flavor and tenderness. If you cut angled, you have a thin part that has short fibers and the thicker part has longer fibers which leads to more required chewing. I also keep my knife vertical and don't try for an angled cut. I prefer to cut my skirt steak slices between ¼" to ½" thick. Pay attention as you go to ensure that you aren't slowly aligning yourself with the grain as you cut. Since it is a tough and fibrous cut of meat if you slice it with the grain you will have long intact fibers that you will be chewing on for days! By cutting against the grain, you cut these fibers into short pieces that are easy to chew.īe mindful that the grain can change direction. Now it's time to slice it, this is probably one of the most important steps of all! Skirt steak has to be sliced against the grain of the meat, it just has to. This lets it finish cooking and also lets the juices redistribute in the meat to keep it juicy. Once the meat is cooked, take it off the grill and let it rest under foil for about 10 minutes before you slice it. You can move it around over the fire to get a nice consistent char on the surface of the meat. ![]() On a hot grill you will cook it 3 to 4 minutes per side or until it's your desired level of doneness. Since skirt steak is a thin cut of meat, you want a very hot fast cook to sear the meat on the outside without overcooking. The key is a super hot grill! Get your grill as hot as it will go and don't be afraid that you are going to burn it. Grilling skirt steak is quite easy no matter which type you get. Outside skirt steak is in my opinion, easier to cook and serve with a tender outcome. The Outside skirt steak is fairly hard to find in many places since it is the preferred cut for many restaurants. Outside skirt steak is thinner with more fat and also typically has a membrane that needs to be removed prior to cooking. It is the most commonly found, at least in stores around here. This differing thickness makes it a little harder to get a consistent cook. ![]() The inside skirt also has a fairly low fat content. Inside skirt steak is typically a bit thicker on one end and tapers down. These also won't typically be labeled as inside or outside so you will have to take a look at your skirt steak and figure out which one you are dealing with yourself. These types are similar they don't cook exactly the same. There is an inside skirt steak and an outside skirt steak. Skirt steak is skirt steak right? Kind of. ![]()
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