Friday, September 28, 2012

Pineapple-Ginger Flank Steak


Our family loves flank steak and this is always our go-to recipe.  There is never any left-overs.  The sweetness from the brown sugar and the tangy from the pineapple, makes this recipe an excellent choice.

Pineapple-Ginger Flank Steak
Adapted from: Our Best Bites cookbook, 2011

Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
6 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
Up to 2 lb flank steak

Directions:
1.  Whisk together first six ingredients until combined.
2.  Using a knife, score flank steak about 1/8 inch deep cuts on both sides to tenderize the meat.
3.  Place steak in a large zip-lock bag and pour marinade in.  Refridgerate for 8 hours.
4.  Remove steak from refridgerator 30 minutes before cooking.
5.  Prepare grill for direct grilling over high heat.
6.  Place flank steak on grill, directly over heating elements until nicely charred and cooked to your liking.  About 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare
7.  Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes.  Thinly slice across the grain at an angle.  Serve.

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