
How to make super tender Smoked Beef Shank
Tender, smokey and rich, the shank or shin is one of the most glorious cuts you can BBQ. Here's how to achieve perfectly tender smoked beef shank.
I love cooking with skirt steaks – they love being grilled hot and fast, which means you don’t have to wait very long before they’re cooked and you’re enjoying them. Any thinner steak can also be used for this recipe – flank, bavette (aka flap) or hanger would all perform with the same great results.
Admittedly, this is a bastardized recipe as there is arguably no one single “Asian” cuisine. Japanese food is vastly different from Vietnamese, which differs from Korean, which has is a world apart from Malaysian. And heck, there’s not even one single “Chinese” food, but rather a host of sub-styles like Cantonese, Sichuan and Hunan (and SO many more). But this marinade borrows flavors that are commonly found in many varied Asian food styles – Soy from China, rice wine vinegar from Japan and Sriracha from Thailand. It may not be authentic, but dammit it tastes good.
Speaking of things that taste good: you don’t HAVE to make the crispy rice but you’d be kind of silly not to. The texture of the crisped grains along with the richer nutty flavor that develops are irresistible. Seriously. Consider making extra because someone is bound to ask for seconds. It’s as simple as taking pre-cooked rice and leaving it undisturbed in an oil coated skillet for about ten minutes. Pro tip – it’s also phenomenal for breakfast with a sunny side up fried egg and a scattering of fried shallots.
It can be difficult to cook a steak this thin to medium rare, and that’s why it’s imperative to ensure your grill is nice and hot. I mean hot. Like, 500f plus hot. This will allow you to execute a fierce sear and develop a crust, while still leaving the skirt pink in the middle.
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