One of our local grocers had a sale on skirt steak. I watch as many of the cooking shows as I find interesting and see many of them cooking skirt steak. I have never cooked it before and thought that this was a great opportunity. I understand that the secret is – don’t overcook- and a good marinade is necessary.
Here is the marinade we found – and we loved it – great flavor and great steak. We served it with potatoes on the grill and vegetable pouches – also on the grill.
1 / 3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 / 3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon each of fresh basil, oregano,
thyme and chives
(substitute 1 teaspoon each of dried-use what you have)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Combine marinade in a zip-lock bag
Place steak in the zip-lock bag with the marinade, gently kneading until all ingredients are covering and clinging to the steak, remove air, place in bowl to prevent leakage and put in the refrigerator for at least one hour. We left ours to marinate for five hours.
Heat grill to high if gas, turn down to medium and grill steak for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium.
Remove from grill, cover and let rest for 5 minutes to let juices redistribute. Cut thinly cross grain. Enjoy!
1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
6 carrots, sliced diagonally
2 zucchini squash, sliced thin
1 lg. green pepper, sliced
into thin strips
1 onion, sliced
5 pieces of raw bacon, cut into small bits
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Spread and mix all ingredients on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold foil together to create a closed packet with the vegetables enclosed.
Cook over barbecue grill for approximately 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Vegetables will steam and grill and bacon will cook and season. Delicious!
2 lbs. new potatoes
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 medium onion, sliced
and rings separated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. seasoned salt.
Directions: Heat grill. If potatoes are large, cut in half. Place potatoes and onions in disposable foil pan or in center of large sheet of heavy-duty foil.
In small bowl, combine butter, garlic and salt; pour over potatoes. Seal pan with foil or seal foil packet.
When ready to barbecue, place potatoes on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from heat of medium-high coals.
Cook 50 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Oven method: Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare potatoes as directed above. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great week and we’ll talk more next time.
Please contact me at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, P.O. Box 456, Houlton, Me. 04730.
