Skirt Steak "Saltimbocca"
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of fat
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces aged provolone, sliced
2 bunches fresh sage
12 slices prosciutto
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut the steak into 3 1/2 to 4-ounce pieces. Pound each steak out evenly to about 25 percent of its original thickness. Season them with pepper. On top of each steak place a slice of provolone, some sage leaves, and 2 slices prosciutto. Roll them up into a pinwheel and secure with toothpicks.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the pinwheels until they are brown on both sides. Place them in the oven and roast until they are medium rare, about 7 minutes. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before carving them into bite-sized wheels.

Put the skillet back on medium-high heat. Add the remaining sage leaves and cook until they are crispy. Drain them on paper towels; use them to garnish steak.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
User Rating:4 Stars

Episode#: MO0501
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