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Marinated Flank Steak

To read the internal temperature of steak, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally until tip reaches the thickest part.
Everyday Food, June 2006
  • Prep Time 45 minutes
  • Total Time 2 hours
  • Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 quart apple juice
  • 1/4 cup whiskey (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  • 2 flank steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds each), pricked all over with a fork

Directions

  1. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, whisk together garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, apple juice, whiskey (if using), mustard, oil, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Add steaks, and turn to coat; marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, 1 hour, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day.

  2. Lift steaks from marinade onto a platter; set aside. Make sauce: Place reserved marinade in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Meanwhile, heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Place steaks on grill. Cook, turning once, until well browned and cooked to desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare (130 to 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Transfer steaks to a cutting board, and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain. Serve with sauce.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (5)

  • APMMBC
    2 Sep, 2010

    Any suggestions if you don't have access to an outdoor grille?

    Anne in VA

  • kz_ATL
    21 Jun, 2009

    Okay, I see that the sauce IS the marinade boiled, etc. Sorry. Thanks!

  • kz_ATL
    21 Jun, 2009

    WHERE is the sauce recipe???? Made tonight for Father's Day and couldn't figure out the sauce recipe? It's not the marinade is it?

  • GinSig
    7 Aug, 2008

    How about pineapple juice?

  • latnerotis
    15 Apr, 2008

    I'm allergic to apple juice. Anyone have a suggestion for a substitue in this recipe?