Description
The Best Marinade for Grilling Skirt Steak is your ticket to a flavorful and tender steak that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-make marinade blends the rich umami of soy sauce with the tanginess of red apple vinegar and the sweetness of molasses, creating an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this marinade not only enhances the natural taste of skirt steak but also works wonderfully with chicken and beef. With just a few minutes of prep time and a little patience while it marinates, you’ll be rewarded with a juicy, grilled masterpiece that impresses every time.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 medium garlic cloves (peeled & smashed)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 pounds skirt steak
Instructions
- In a large zip bag, combine soy sauce, Dijon mustard, red apple vinegar, olive oil, molasses, garlic cloves, and chopped onion. Mix well by smashing the ingredients around in the bag.
- Add the skirt steak to the marinade in the zip bag. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 3 to 12 hours.
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill each side of the steak for about 5 to 8 minutes until desired doneness is reached.
- Let the grilled steak rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg