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Skirt Steak
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Raising the Steaks Overall User Rating: 
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July 4th Bang
07/08/2008 at 10:21am
User: Karen from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
i used this marinade for July 4th using Flank Steak instead and let the meat marinade for about 6 hours. What a hit at the party! Everyone liked and wanted the recipe.
Always a winner
07/07/2008 at 07:53pm
User: Joseph from East Meadow, NY User Rating:
Once I saw this recipe on Good Eats I knew I had to make it. After reading the reviews on this site I couldn't wait to get to the store and get cooking. I marinated the steak overnight and made about 3 pounds of it, sliced thin for fajitas. I turned my back for one minute, and when I turned back my 8 closest friends had devoured it like a pack of wolves. Needless to say, it's been requested over and over again since then and is always a hit. The sweetness of the brown sugar is what really makes it so good in my opinion. Make sure to make extra as this steak never lasts very long with a hungry crowd!
awesome
07/04/2008 at 06:34pm
User: jennifer from el paso, TX User Rating:
This is an absolutely wonderful recipe. The only I changed, was a gas grill, marinate for at least 4 hours and do not blot the meat. We cooked for 4 minutes and it was phenomenal!!
Yum, Yum a keeper!
06/11/2008 at 09:44pm
User: KATHERINE from Denver, CO User Rating:
Okay I didn't do the ashes and hair dryer thing (gas grill), just straight on a hot-hot grill. Most delicious fajitas ever. I was so looking forward to the leftovers!
wonderful
06/10/2008 at 02:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My boyfriend and I have always enjoyed watching Good Eats and making recipes provided by Alton Brown--but this recipe was one of the best I have ever used. We marinated the skirt steak for 8 hours and the meat melted in my mouth when I ate it. I have to say that I will be making this again and again to show off for friends & family.
Fantastic marinade and steak
06/09/2008 at 11:02pm
User: Pam from Minnetonka, MN User Rating:
Alton you are my favorite. I made this steak this evening. Marinated for about 4 hrs. It was delicious and my husband who never liked flank or skirt steak absolutely loved this. We made it in the gas grill, 2 minutes per side. Perfect medium rare. I'm curious to see how it will taste if I marinate overnight so will try it that way next time. Definitely good eats! Thanks, Alton.
Alton does it again
06/07/2008 at 11:04am
User: harlan from DULUTH, GA User Rating:
Wow was this good. It was so tender, juice and flavorful and best of all - EASY!!! Make this dish!!!
Bottom Butt Sirlion Not Good?
06/03/2008 at 12:42am
User: Ryand from Bakersfield, CT User Rating:
Hey Alton, The Tri-tip you mentioned as not good is a matter of not tried. This is fast becoming a California Staple for large or small family gatherings. It's been here for 20 years. Arizona now has it. East coast bias I guess. Come out here to the San Juaquin Valley and you will be introduced to Good Eats. Crockpot, bar-b-que, or smoking does the work for this prime piece of meat. Stop by and I will show you. "Good Eats" is the best show on Food Network.
Not very fajita like
06/02/2008 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am an Alton Brown beliver, however this recipe let me down. I went with the brown sugar, but in all reality this recipe needs some salt. The coal method useless, unless you like to eat sand.
Skip this
05/12/2008 at 08:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It lacks flavor.
Best I've ever made!
05/04/2008 at 07:20pm
User: Kim from Carlsbad, CA User Rating:
This was absolutely fantastic. I didn't do the charcoal method, simply marinated and grilled on my gas grill with Balsamic Asparagus. Best steak I've ever cooked! Thanks Alton!
Company Fare
09/01/2007 at 07:37pm
User: jane from Pompano Beach, FL User Rating:
This is just wonderful. We skewered peppers, onions and mushrooms to go with the delicious skirt steak. Made it just as the recipe says except (sorry) we did a regular charcoal with a rack and didn't blow dry the coals. A big salad to accompany the steak and veggies and what more could one want?! You know when you have a great entree (meat) it really makes the whole experience elegant. Thank you Alton. You are the BEST!!!
Succulent Steak
08/19/2007 at 01:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turned out to be the most delicious steak that I've ever made in my life. The steak was so succulent and full of flavor that I didn't need or want the A1 steak sauce that I always have. My son loved it (and he's very picky). I'm looking forward to trying more of Alton's recipes. This was my first. Thanks,
A+
08/18/2007 at 03:46pm
User: Bert from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Very good! I used a very hot cast iron skillet over gas instead of the hot coals and it was fabulous.
BEST FAJITAS EVER!!!!
08/14/2007 at 03:42pm
User: SARAH from Hoover, AL User Rating:
Marinade lent perfect fajita flavor to the steak! Highly recommended!
great flavor
07/28/2007 at 01:34pm
User: angie from park ridge, IL User Rating:
The steak had a great flavor with this marinade. I marinated it for 24 hours. I also used a grill pan, which made it a little too greasy. I also cooked it about 10-15 minutes per side. I think I needed a thinner cut of meat.
addictive
07/16/2007 at 01:30pm
User: Nancy from Los Angeles,, CA User Rating:
Marinated only one hour--still was tender and succulent. Used hellishly hot cast iron pan. The one problem is the sugar, can't eat it for health reasons. Haven't figured that one out.
Skirt Steak
07/14/2007 at 02:26pm
User: randy from punta gorda, FL User Rating:
I made it because it looked good and easy and it was both. My picky wife loved it and when I brought a skirt steak home today she asked if I was making it the same way as before, yes. I was even a little surprised because it was as good if not better than the fajitas at our favorite reataurant. Have fun!
Best Fajitas EVER
07/03/2007 at 02:58pm
User: Dominica from Hamersville, OH User Rating:
Once again, a recipe from Alton has not failed. These are the best fajitas ever and I've added them to my cookbook!
Great Flavor!
06/29/2007 at 12:35pm
User: ryan from chicago, IL User Rating:
I will always use this marinade for my skirt steak (or even flank steak). If you are using skirt steak, make certain to buy a great cut!
Fun Tasty Dish
06/24/2007 at 07:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cook this often in the summertime when having folks over. Not only does it taste great, it adds entertainment to the meal when you throw the meat directly on the coals!
The steaks are high!
06/20/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Anne Marie from Bronx, NY User Rating:
We love Alton and we love this marinade - really flavorful, with just a slight kick.
Really pretty good
06/07/2007 at 12:18am
User: Kim from North Pole, AK User Rating:
I marinated this for 6-8 hours and added extra soy and some ginger. Also s/p'ed the steak before adding it to the marinade. My husband said it is a definite make-again (although I would marinate it for longer, like 24 hours). Keep in mind I very, VERY rarely make the same thing twice! (Okay, unless it is actually THAT good, enough to make it into my books!) I can see this in a fajita, definitely, but not without a bit more spiciness like sriracha or tobasco added to the marinade. It was too Asian a flavor for me to consider a Mexican dish.
Marinade
06/03/2007 at 06:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Seems ok, would like to know how it holds up > 1hr.
awesome
06/01/2007 at 09:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have been looking for a great skirt steak recipe forever. Thanks to Alton I got a keeper one.
Excellent
05/21/2007 at 10:10pm
User: William from Poplar Bluff, MO User Rating:
Absolutely wonderful. Just loaded with flavor. A definite winner.
Unbelievably good!
05/03/2007 at 02:12pm
User: Lori from Columbus, OH User Rating:
For skirt or even flank the meat should be marinated overnight, because the citrus needs the time to break down the slightly tougher cut of meat. I marinated for 24 hours - 4 pieces of skirt steak, the thickest being about 3/4 of an inch thick... I cooked them on gas, very hot at first, flipped after about 3-5 min, turned to medium and cooked for about 7 more minutes for medium/medium well (do about 3-5 min for medium-rare). ONLY FLIP ONCE! It's divine. Beyond divine. The flavor is the best I've ever had! AMAZING!!!!
A Keeper and Crowd Pleaser!
04/24/2007 at 04:27pm
User: Ann from Western Springs, IL User Rating:
One of the best marinades I've tried in a long time. Beautifully balanced with the sweet/salty/spicy. Compliments the meat but does not overwhelm. EVERYONE in my family loved it. Would also be good with tenderloin filets or flank steak (although quite frankly my family is growing tired of flank steak). Give me a juicy skirt or hanger steak any day! I should also state that I did NOT use Alton's cooking method. Can't quite bring myself to place anything directly onto the coals and the whole hair dryer thing is just too much fuss. I WOULD recommend the good-old charcoal grill, however, for acheiving a superior sear and overall great grill flavor. THIS IS A MUST MAKE!
elton brown skirt steak
04/15/2007 at 03:06pm
User: Linette from Kingston, TN User Rating:
this is the best, and i used to live in Texas, where they thought they had the patent on this steak!
Alton is Magic
04/04/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have been making this recipe (on a gas grill) for years and it never fails to wow the crowd. The flavor of the marinade is simply spectacular. Kudos, Alton!
Lay the steaks right on the charcoals?
04/01/2007 at 12:32am
User: Celia from Lynwood, WA User Rating:
I watched the show and followed your advise to blow the ashes away then lay the steak right on the coals. That was awful! The steak picks up pieces of the charcol regardless if you blow the area clear of ash! There was no way to get rid of the gritty charcoal crunch with each bite! We couldn't believe you gave this advise!
I use this as a Marinade for Rachel Ray's Blue cheese skirt steak FABULOUS!!!
03/31/2007 at 06:42pm
User: RC from Surprise, AZ User Rating:
Its great!!!!
Great Time by the BBQ
03/31/2007 at 03:24pm
User: David from Crystal Lake, IL User Rating:
This recipe is easy to make, tastes awesome, and is a blast to cook. I enjoy the fact that the entire meal is cooked on the grill, and the fact that it is cooked directly on the charcoal embers gets people talking. Thanks Alton.
ymmmm
03/23/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
worth the work
Delicious
02/25/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Gavin from Snohomish, WA User Rating:
Didn't grill directly on the coals, just on the rack. Best tasting marinade I've used on steak; my new favorite.
Delicious
12/03/2006 at 08:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious
Phenomenal!!!
11/12/2006 at 01:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Unbelievably good!!! I'm just speechless....these fajitas are amazing. We didn't do the direct coal method...just your ordinary grill but the marinade makes such an amazing flavor! We were concerned about whether or not to marinade overnight...and decided to just let the meat sit for a couple of hours in the marinade and it came out perfect! Cutting the meat against the grain definitely made a difference in the tenderness of the meat.
My eyes rolled back in my head!
11/09/2006 at 10:20am
User: Wayne from Louisville, KY User Rating:
This marinade is insanely good. Try this recipe - it is awesome.
yum-o!!
10/18/2006 at 10:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The marinade for this was delicious, my only problem is sometimes I end up overcooking the meat.
'Gives the skirt (steak) a new flair
10/01/2006 at 11:58am
User: D.L from Port Orange, FL User Rating:
This is a mmmmmmmmmm so good, versatile marinade. I can use it often & not tire of it. As always,I appreciate reading the reviews of others as it sometimes changes the way I approach a recipe. Overall, this one is best left as it is (though I too did my cooking on the grill). Thank you AB!
Skirt Steak
09/16/2006 at 04:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Every one (including the kids) loves this easy quick meal.
Great taste & Easy
09/13/2006 at 01:15am
User: JOE from seattle, WA User Rating:
I tried this recipe and loved it! It is very easy to make, although I don't put the meat directly on the coals. I just watch it closely.
just perfect
09/04/2006 at 06:33pm
User: chrislyn from round lake, IL User Rating:
the marinade was very easy to put together. time of marinating was not too long and it tastes great. my whole family loved it.
wow
08/24/2006 at 12:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
now this is good eats!!!!!
Melt in your mouth!
08/14/2006 at 03:47pm
User: PAT from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
this is the best marinade for skirt steak that I've ever used. Used it just for skirt steak, served w/a Martha Stewart cold rice salad & some greens, yummy. Then used it to make fajotas, just the perfect mix of flavorings to enhance the "beefiness" of the skrit steak in combo with the fajita additions.
Yuummmm!!
08/01/2006 at 11:14pm
User: Leigh Ann from TULSA, OK User Rating:
Best fajita marinade I've ever used- best "at-home" fajita flavor, hands down. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is b/c the skirt steak was a little tough even though I marinated it longer than called or and made sure to cut across the grain (I saw the show). I will try flank next time.
Alton rocks!
07/29/2006 at 10:16pm
User: Diana from Plainville, CT User Rating:
ya can't go wrong with steak if ya follow directions!.....and steak I believe is a no-brainer anyways!
Good Marinade
07/27/2006 at 08:21pm
User: ANDREA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Marinade was good and I'll use it again.
Excellent fajitas
07/26/2006 at 08:50pm
User: Kathy from Los Altos, CA User Rating:
I have made this dish or a variant of it many times. I often vary the spices somewhat, as I am fond of chipotle I often add that. I have never cooked it directly on the charcoal, I always grill it on my gas grill and have never had problems with flareups.
Oh-My-God!
07/25/2006 at 11:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is wonderful- and easy! I was used to buying a marinade in the high-end "store for serious cooks", but they've stopped carrying it- this is a very, very close substitute!
The very best skirt steak marinade
07/18/2006 at 05:36pm
User: JOHN from Fremont, CA User Rating:
While one might question cooking anything directly on hot coals, one can't question the wonderfulness of this marinade. I've tried a lot of different recipes and this is absolutely the best. The only change I made was to add extra chili flakes & lime juice.
Best fajitas ever!
07/15/2006 at 09:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Do yourself a favor and marinade this overnight.
WOW!
07/12/2006 at 11:27pm
User: TARA from McAllen, TX User Rating:
a 24 hour soak in critical, a 48 hour soak would be better. However this is the nirvana of fajita marinade. My husband and I have use pre-marinated fajitas for years and we have converted!!
Best Recipe - Crowd Pleaser
07/08/2006 at 11:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this recipe every other week for the last year, and it has never failed me yet. We grill the steak as we would any other, without laying it directly on the charcoal. I understand why he proposes this cooking method, but I just can't get past the grit. If you can't take a chance, cook the steak on the grate. Instead of brown sugar, I use Rapadura (natural sugar) and it comes out great. If I feel like a lighter meat, I use a flank steak and try to marinade it overnight. 4 hours isn't enough for the thickness of the flank steak. Leftovers are great for sandwiches. Great meal, one of my family's favorites.
a favorite
06/30/2006 at 01:38pm
User: maynard from MIDDLETOWN, OH User Rating:
i can't ever seem to make enough of this stuff. and people always ask me to make more all the time. one of my all time favorite recipes.
Best Ever!
06/25/2006 at 01:21pm
User: Sandy from Loveland, OH User Rating:
Alton rocks! Very easy and the taste was incredible............ Nothing more to say
Best Fajitas EVER!
06/17/2006 at 01:26pm
User: Joel from Collegeville, PA User Rating:
This recipe makes the most incredible fajitas you or anyone you know has ever had. The meat is juicy and delicious and the vegetables are packed with flavor. This unorthodox cooking method MUST be tried to believe. You will have requests for this at every BBQ.
Most Excellent!
06/10/2006 at 08:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is by far the best recipe for fajita meat I have found! It obviates the need for anything beyond the optional peppers and onions. To be fair, we do this on a normal gas grill (sorry Alton, but we're busy folks) for about 5 minutes per side and it's perfect.
Alton Comes Through Again!
06/10/2006 at 12:40am
User: HARRY from Barrington, NJ User Rating:
Another fabulous recipe from AB. I took the advice of other reviewers and put my grill right on the coals.
Cook it longer!!
06/08/2006 at 05:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Maybe my charcoal doesn't get as hot as "TV charcoal"? Better cook it for 2 to 3 minutes per side unless you can get your hands on the hotter stuff.
Good Eats' best recipe!
06/02/2006 at 10:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I make this marinade all the time for grilling. A lot of times I use it on other cuts of meat instead of just making fajitas! Excellent
Excellent!
06/01/2006 at 11:04pm
User: Inna from blah, CA User Rating:
Thank you, Alton! It was very easy and delicious.
Awesome Marinade
05/31/2006 at 02:46pm
User: Hi from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I have used this marinade on serloin, chicken, pork. I didnt like the skirt steak, too tough. The marinade has awesome flavor. When I do fajitas, I marinade serloin for several hours sometimes overnight, and then I grill the meat to a rare/med rare doneness. I take the remaining marinade and incorporated it into the veggies that I sautee on the stove. The last 2 mins of cooking the veggies I add the beef to reheat. (I slice it into fajita strips first after letting it rest). I get RAVES galore. It is a keeper, very southwestern flavor.
Yum!
05/25/2006 at 03:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not a huge meat lover but this is absolutely fabulous! Great for summer holidays when you are bored with the standard hamburger and hotdog!
Best Fajitas Ever
05/17/2006 at 06:32pm
User: Ed from Avon, IN User Rating:
Alton Brown is a total genius. This way of cooking fajitas gives you better than resturant quality fajitas in your own home. WAY better than resturant quality. The only thing is that it may take more than 1 min on each side depending on the thickness of the meat and how many coals you have.
Awesome!
05/12/2006 at 04:15am
User: Kevin from Austin, TX User Rating:
Very easy, fast, tastes great, and even fun using a blowdryer on your grill!!! You can add other little things to the skirt steak too! try Cipotle and a little bit of a sweet BBQ sauce!!!
FANTASTIC marinade!!!
05/02/2006 at 11:46am
User: Carol from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
We can't get enough of this at my house. Everyone raves about this steak. Perfectly seasoned and soooo tender. Be sure to carve it against the grain.
Really Good
04/28/2006 at 03:47pm
User: Andrew from Valley Center, KS User Rating:
Cut back on the Soy in the marinate. It really comes through strongly if you use the recommended amount. Otherwise, take your cheap meat and enjoy...
makes for great burritos
04/14/2006 at 06:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
With full faith in Alton, my daughter made this marinade without trying it first....she made it for a mexican dinner at her sister and brother in law's house, with a prospective boyfriend as a guest..the meat ended up being marinaded for 5 hours, then was cooked on a BBQ grill for 2 minutes on each side..the meat was not done quite like they wanted it, so they wrapped it in heavy duty foil and placed it back on the grill for 3 more minutes, then removed it..they let it sit, still wrapped in the foil, for the 15 minutes...she then unwrapped it and sliced it against the grai, as directed...they made burritos with the meat, using other ingredients and fresh home made salsa...everyone that ate it proclaimed that is it indeed, GOOD EATS!! and their guest, who kept commenting on how good the meat was, asked for the recipe...try it! you will love this!!! thanks Alton!
Great Marinade
04/12/2006 at 03:33pm
User: w from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
Quick and east, I added some cilantro to the marinade. Very flavorful.
Very Tasty
04/10/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Kim from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
It has been a while since I cooked steak and this recipe came out very good. I made sauteed mushrooms to go on top of the steak. My family really enjoyed this one. I will definitely be making it again.
Alton have my Babies
04/10/2006 at 06:02am
User: jeremy from stockbridge, GA User Rating:
Another perfect recipe by the man Alton Brown. Better than any restaurant fajita I have ever had. Very easy and quick. My one altercation to the recipe was using my propane grill instead of coals. Thanks Alton.
Good enough
03/13/2006 at 06:53pm
User: JANET from Monroe Twp., NJ User Rating:
I marinated the steak as directed but cooked it in my grill pan. It was good & certainly easy enough, however, it didn't have a big flavor punch like I expected.
Good Eats!!!!
03/11/2006 at 09:28pm
User: Jay from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This recipe is amazing. Simple preperation, and outstanding flavor.
Cheap, Easy, Tender & Delicious
03/09/2006 at 07:34am
User: Angie from Akron, PA User Rating:
I have made this for my family and for a party of 20 people....lots of rave reviews! It is easy to make and is rather inexpensive on the meat scale. Alton does it again with another great recipe...make sure to take his advice and slice the meat agaisnt the grain...this makes ALL the difference in the tenderness factor!
awesome... the hit of the superbowl party this year
03/05/2006 at 07:32pm
User: Mark from Littleton, CO User Rating:
Very tasty and easy to make.. score another one for Mr. Brown!
the best fajitas EVER!!!!!!
03/02/2006 at 10:29pm
User: ann from kouts, IN User Rating:
I have searched for a decent recipe for fajitas and I have finally found it! I marinated the steak for 6 hours and cooked it on a gas grill and the results were awesome!! I will definitely make this time and time again.
Tasty steak
02/06/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Dale from Alliance, SD User Rating:
A tasty meal, with a new approach to cooking
It's great!
01/21/2006 at 11:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful recipe. Makes my mouth water just writing this review. Very easy and quick.
skirt steak
01/09/2006 at 11:52am
User: fred from minooka, IL User Rating:
this recipe made the cheap cut of skirt tender and delicous !!!
Marinade is unreal
11/19/2005 at 01:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The marinade for the skirt steak is unreal. Truely a great dish.
WOW!
10/30/2005 at 02:09pm
User: Susan from Gig Harbor, WA User Rating:
Best fajita meat ever!
terrific
09/15/2005 at 01:31pm
User: Laura from hemet, CA User Rating:
this was easy and really delicious. i broiled it for just a couple of minutes on each side. then broiled the vegetables w/a little olive oil, salt and pepper. A big hit!
skirt steak
09/14/2005 at 04:49am
User: frank from dracut, MA User Rating:
the best steak recipe I had in years It was a hit at my wifes birthday the marinade was awsum
very easy and delicious!
09/13/2005 at 08:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It only takes an hour to marinate and it is totally worth the wait! I made it on my gril pan and it was great.
Don't put it on regular charcoal
09/11/2005 at 10:18pm
User: vince from Kingwood, TX User Rating:
We made this recipe tonight, to the letter. The recommendation was to get natural charcoal, but Kroger?s only had briquettes. We got the hair dryer out and blew off the ash. It didn't work. Total grit, like eating sand. It was then that I found all these reviews - I have to agree, the marinade was excellent, but next time I'll use a grill over the coals or a cast iron skillet. The vegetables were awesome.
This Stuff Rocks!!!
09/08/2005 at 12:27pm
User: marie from naples, FL User Rating:
This recipe really rocks!!! My family loves when I make this! I haven't tried it with chicken yet. I do prefer to make this with Flank steak instead of Skirt steak. Found that the skirt was still just too chewy.
Authentic Flavor
09/07/2005 at 11:07pm
User: Humberto from Mt. Pleasant, SC User Rating:
Alton Brown has the most authentic recipe for marinate skirts. It tastes so flavorfull and delicious.
wow
09/03/2005 at 09:31pm
User: Justin from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
AB.. amazing results! After reading the reviews here, I decided to set my GRILL on the coals and cook the steaks on there. They came out wonderful. Cooked it for a date.. there WILL be a second date!! LOL. Just a note, though: This recipe doubles well, just back off on the red pepper flakes if you do, unless you like it hot! Also.. that 15 minute wait is HELL!!
WOW
09/03/2005 at 03:15pm
User: Bill from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This marinade is SO good... I use it now on all my steaks when I'm cooking! Thanks, Alton! :)
tasty treat!!
08/31/2005 at 08:44am
User: SARAH from Flowery Branch, GA User Rating:
AB ALWAYS satisfies!! This is a wonderful marinade, I'm going to keep it very handy....thanks!!
What did I do wrong?
08/31/2005 at 08:05am
User: MONICA from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI User Rating:
I followed the recipe except I grilled the steak per suggestions. It looked perfect, nice and pink and the marinade was delicious but the steak was so tough. I will try this again but I will definitely marinate the skirt steak overnight not for only one hour!
Simple, quick and very tasty
08/29/2005 at 04:31pm
User: David from Cary, NC User Rating:
Used the recipe at the beach, omitted the directly on the coals instruction and cooked on a gas grill. Still turned out great and was a hit!
Great Fajitas
08/19/2005 at 03:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awsome recipe, make sure you use natural charcoal.
Good meats
08/18/2005 at 07:31am
User: KIM from Park Ridge, IL User Rating:
This was excellent. I used the ingredients as a marinade (overnight) and grilled the skirt steak. I did not have scallions on hand, only had light brown sugar, nor did I use the blowdryer technique. The meat was tasty and tender. thanks for a great one.
Wow!!
07/26/2005 at 07:35am
User: Jennifer from amherst, MA User Rating:
Absolutely delicious!! No grill, so I broiled the steaks. Incredibly tender and wonderful flavor.
Perfectly done
07/18/2005 at 09:41pm
User: Greg from Washington, DC User Rating:
Indeed the inside skirt steak is a tasty and mostly grislte free cut (though flank steak from costco costs the same per pound). The method is shockingly effective, producing perfectly seared exterior and nice rare interior. For those without external power outlets or who don't want to look silly grilling in their backyard, no hair dryer necessary; a compressed air can (the kind used to clean computers) works just fine for blowin off ash.
Mexican to impress Mexicans
07/11/2005 at 07:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe had my friends from Mexico in AH
marinade for any beef
06/20/2005 at 07:22pm
User: JERRY from Holtsville, NY User Rating:
I have tried this marinade on skrit, hamberger,and flank. lamb is next, stay tooned.
Fantastic skirt steak marinade
06/07/2005 at 12:02am
User: Gayle from Stateline, NV User Rating:
This was easy and delicious -- would do well for many other cuts of beef -- just marinate longer. Fantastic!
Great Marinade, passed on the coal technique
06/06/2005 at 11:32am
User: Roger from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
This marinade is quite excellent, as is the recipe. The only factor I left out, as did many others I see, is placing the meat on the coals. I agree with everything that has been said about this technique, even though I did purchase chunk charcoal. Regardless, this is a great beef marinade, and will be my marinade of choice for all camp cookouts.
Funnest recipe ever!
06/04/2005 at 03:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Blew my brother-in-law's mind when I tossed it on the coals...
Great marinade
06/02/2005 at 01:31pm
User: CHRISTINE from Deerfield, IL User Rating:
I cooked the meat on the grill grates instead of directly on the coals and followed the rest of the recipe as is. Very good marinade.
follow recipie
05/27/2005 at 09:48am
User: SUE from plantation, FL User Rating:
i am a true fan of skirt steaks.we eat them often. i marinated about 8 hours. i think way to long. the recipie calls for an hour. i guess alton know what he's doing, because the marinade was all i tasted. no steak taste at all.if i try it again i will marinate for an hour only.
good
05/25/2005 at 08:59pm
User: Brandt from Lake Forest, CA User Rating:
it was good for fajita meat but not a replacement for a ribeye or new york...
baja
05/18/2005 at 11:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty goood
Marinade is Simply Awesome!
04/18/2005 at 12:38pm
User: ED from GROTON, MA User Rating:
Thanks, Alton. This marinade makes a cheap steak soar! It gets much use. I ease up on the spices. (I've learned to do that with all of Alton's stuff...)
ultimate steak
03/18/2005 at 05:01pm
User: FRANCO from Keyport, NJ User Rating:
Skirt Steak marinated is far taistier than any other steak cut today.
fajatias wonderful
03/14/2005 at 07:19pm
User: PATTY from Jemez Springs, NM User Rating:
This is a wonderful marinade and the pan fried vegies are pure tasting.
mouth watering goodness
03/09/2005 at 05:13pm
User: RANDI from houston, TX User Rating:
i loved it , it was perfect. although cooking directly on the ashes was a bit odd, it was juciy and dripping with flavor
Amazing Fajitas!!!!!
02/11/2005 at 10:04pm
User: DONNA from Branchburg, NJ User Rating:
Just the best marinade for fajitas that I ever had. I didn't follow the recipe completely - made the marinade and put separate baggies in the fridge with both boneless chicken breasts and skirt steak. Cooked them on a cast iron stove grill pan whole - then sliced. In a separate pan sauteed onions and peppers then added the sliced meat and chicken briefly to the same pan with some reserved sauce. Warmed the tortillas and with some avocado and sour cream - Oh my God, what a great meal. Better than the best Mexican restaurant where we used to go when we had a craving for fajitas. Just try it!!! Love to watch Alton - but this was the first recipe of his that I tried and I think now I'll try a few more!!
Holy Smoke!
01/28/2005 at 03:32am
User: CARRIE from thousand oaks, CA User Rating:
These were without a doubt the best fajitas I've ever had. I had hesitated making this after watching the show because I wasn't so sure about putting the meat straight onto the charcoal. So I eschewed that and put the meat on a low grill over high flame as others had suggested. Everyone LOVED this, even my husband who doesn't typically like this kind of meal.
omg... say it ain't so!
01/22/2005 at 11:13pm
User: JULIA from Anaheim, CA User Rating:
ordinarily, i love your recipes... and i'm sure the marinade for this one rocks... but you really need to put someplace on the page for this dish that you need to use chunk charcoal. if that's not possible, use the rack and get it as close to the coals or heat source as you can.
The BEST beef fajitas !!
01/20/2005 at 09:37pm
User: SHELLY from Frisco, TX User Rating:
I had just about given up on beef fajitas because everywhere I have had them they were tough or chewy. I saw AB making them and thought I would give it one more try. These are the BEST fajitas I ever had !! I made these for my mom and the in-laws and they loved them. We even made them over the holidays to take up to the in-laws. We didn't do the meat on the coals, but just had the gas grill HOT and they grilled on the rack just fine. Great job AB !!!!
A must try recipe!
01/20/2005 at 07:57pm
User: WENDY from Murrieta, CA User Rating:
Great taste, easy to make. My husband loved it, even though he was a little leery about the "over the coals" technique. Great recipe!
My choice of steak from now on
09/13/2004 at 09:47pm
User: FEI from Miami, FL User Rating:
I love this marinade. I marinaded the steak for longer (12 hrs) and cooked over a gas grill on high for about 3 minutes per side. The steak comes out tender and so juicy. My husband and I enjoy it so much that this is the only steak for us. I've made it for friends and families and all of them want the recipe. Thanks Alton Brown for making me a star.
Great for fajitas!
09/11/2004 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of our favorite recipes! Its wonderful to use for fajitas. Just saute a few bell peppers and onions with olive oil and it makes a great meal.
Excellent marinade for steak or chicken
09/03/2004 at 01:22pm
User: JAMES from Glen Cove, NY User Rating:
Quick to make. I usually spice it up a notch. Excellent for chicken as well.
Unbelievable
08/20/2004 at 07:07pm
User: TODD from Canton, GA User Rating:
I couldn't believe how perfect the steak came out. Alton hasn't let down before, but I was a little leary about the brown sugar. I had a hard time putting salsa and sour cream on them, because it took away from the taste of the steak.
Great recipe, bad cooking method
08/08/2004 at 01:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating: Not Rated
I tried this recipe with the on-the-coals method first and my family had to deal with lots of grit (the kids really hated that experience). I tried it again with a cast iron pan on my weber kettle and it was great! My family now loves this dish!!
Quick reward
07/30/2004 at 07:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This tastes amazing. Try it with another cut called "flatiron steak" and it is also amazing! Any intense heat source is fine. Just crank up your grill for 1/2 hour or use lots of charcoal and then lay 'em on for 1 1/2 to 2 mins per side.
Best skirt steak marinade hands down
07/29/2004 at 05:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is absolutely the best marinade we have ever had for fajitas. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the cooking method. Being big Good Eats fans, we were very eager to try the meat-right-on-the-coals method. The first time we did this, we used regular charcoal. It was complete grit. The second time, we used chunck charcoal. This time there was moderate grit, even with the blow dryer. The most recent time we grilled fajitas, we put the rack right on top of the coals, MUCH BETTER. This marinade has replaced all the other receipes we had for fajitas.
Great recipe
07/22/2004 at 02:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The marinade in this recipe was fantastic, I was hesitant to do the steak on charcoals, instead i used a very hot cast iron pan and it worked great.
Korean Fajitas
07/03/2004 at 05:11pm
User: RON from Trabuco Canyon, CA User Rating:
This is an excellent recipe. I kicked mine up a notch ;) by adding sherry, Sriacha sauce, ginger and alot of red pepper flakes. Kind of like Bulgogi Fajitas.
Best steak marinade
06/14/2004 at 01:23pm
User: MELANIE from San Jose, CA User Rating:
This is the best steak marinade I've ever had. It took very little time to marinade and the steak had so much flavor! I will definitely use this again. I think I will try flank steak since the skirt steak was a bit chewy for my taste. (New to eating steaks.)
Sensational Sauce
06/12/2004 at 07:57am
User: BOBBY from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
This marinade is great but the sauce it renders is outstanding. I did the skirt steak and then tried it on lamb. Both were worth every bit of the effort. Only modification was an increase in marinade times- both meats set for over 24 hours.
The chunk's the thing
06/10/2004 at 03:36pm
User: ROBERT from gurnee, IL User Rating:
We tried this recipe twice. The first time I ignored the gentle, low-key recommendation to use only natural chunk charcoal. The result was wonderful to taste, but horrible to chew. We ended up dumping it. Two days later I secured natural chunk charcoal and tried again. "Magnifique". Alton, you must re-write that receipe and stress the importance of the natural chunk charcoal.
Skirt Steak Meats It's Match
06/08/2004 at 09:36pm
User: LYDIA from Menifee, CA User Rating:
I doubted this marinade would be any different from others and only at the last minute decided to make it. I was going to go the the fridge and grab a bottle of you know what, but I said if Alton made it I must try it. I must say, it is wonderful. It has a suttle zing and a sweetness that enhances every bite of the meat and keeps you wanting more. This is one of the best marinades ever. I will use this on other meats; actually thinking of a tri-tip. Good Eats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
06/08/2004 at 08:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great marinade But...
06/07/2004 at 09:36pm
User: DAVID from Ft.Worth, TX User Rating:
Let me first say,this is a great recipe and the marinade is awesome...but please let me stress..DO NOT put the meat directly on the coals as Alton did on his show. I did everything he did and the ash still got all in to the meat...kinda like if you dropped it in sand then tried to eat it! four thumbs down on that cooking method..everything else worked great!
Excellent!
06/07/2004 at 04:13pm
User: LINDSAY from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
I made this recipe over the weekend. I did not do it as Alton said and lay the steaks on the charcoal, because I have a gas grill. I did use the marinade on some skirt steak and WOW!!! I was very impressed. Extremely flavorful and perfect for fajitas. I will use this marinade again and would definitely entertain with it. Try this one, folks!!
This was VERY YUMMY
06/07/2004 at 12:51pm
User: JILL from Ashland, OR User Rating:
This made fabulous fajitas.....and I grew up in Yuma,AZ (so I'm picky about my fajitas).
great fajita's
06/06/2004 at 09:04pm
User: RUHSAR from fwb, FL User Rating:
I tired this recipe, with couple of changes. I marinated meat about 6 hours and instead of cooking on the coals I put the grate right above them and cook the steaks one and half minutes on each side and followed the rest of the recipe. It turned out delicious, juicy and very tender. I did the peppers and onions on the iron skillet over coals too. What a meal. Thanks Alton.
VERY EASY AND VERY GOOD
06/06/2004 at 06:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
IT WAS QUICK TO MAKE. IN EXPENSIVE TO MAKE AND TASTED VERY GOOD. WELL WORTH THE EFFORT.
Skirt steak right on the coals
06/06/2004 at 02:18pm
User: JAN from Centerville, PA User Rating:
This recipe worked just as the recipe directed, the marinade was delicious, even though I was very nervous putting the meat right on the coals, I got out my hair dryer and the meat was perfectly cooker and so so good.
Not bad
06/05/2004 at 07:13pm
User: PERRY from Loganville, GA User Rating:
An very hot gridle works just as well. The char-wood thing we tryed the first time and its purdy messy. But wow its gone in no time. If the meats a little on the tuff side be sure to cut cross grain and quite thin.
very very good
06/04/2004 at 09:53pm
User: ROB from Scarsdale, NY User Rating:
Im not a food critic or anything but this is recipie is just great. I didnt put directly on hot coals like he suggested, i just put a gridle inside my propane grill and got it as hot as i possibly could. The thermometer on the grill went way off the scale, probably about 700 degrees. i put the meat on for about 60 seconds on the first side, and about 1:30 on the second side because it seemed to have cooled down a lot, and it came out great. the meat was gone within minutes at which point people found some bread and soaked up all the juice left on the cutting board.