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Skirt Steak with Red Wine Vinegar Marinade

G. Stephen Jones
Skirt steak shines with a marinade of red wine, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, and rosemary. Grill quickly over high heat, slice thin, and serve for steak tacos, with grilledwinter squash, or as part of a hearty sandwich. Recipe inspired by The Reluctant Gourmet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Citrus juicer
  • 1 High-speed Blender
  • 1 Mason jar for storage
  • 1 Charcoal Grill (or Grill Pan or Indoor Grill)
  • 1 Instant read meat thermometer
  • 1 Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lbs Skirt steak
  • 2 Gloves Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh, chopped Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh, chopped assortment of herbs
  • 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestshire sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Chop herbs
  • Combine herbs and everything else except the olive oil in a blender and pulse until smoothly blended
  • Now drizzle olive oil into blender a little bit at a time to emulsify oil with ingredients
  • Marinade the skirt steak in a resealable plastic zip lock bag from 2 to 8 hours, depending on degree of tenderness you prefer.
  • When skirt steak is marinaded to preference, prepare the grill and cover to heat the grill grates quickly.
  • Skirt steak cooks quickly. Arrange steak without crowding on grate and close the lid during the initial searing process (2-3 minutes per side) to develop crust on the steak and then open the lid for the final 2-3 minutes per side to attain a nice caramelization and smoky flavor for the steak.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure steak is cooked to desired level of doneness (125 to 130 degrees works for me) and allow the steaks to rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes to allow juices to settle. Slice against the grain.
Skirt steaks are thin and can be properly cooked on a grill, or in a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Heat your gas grill to at least 450°F. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Keyword Red Wine Vinegar, Vinegar Marinade