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Learn how to slice flank steak correctly with this short technique video from the test kitchen of Cuisine at Home magazine. Proper cutting will ensure your grilled steak is tender and easy to eat.

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WEBVTT100:00:00.000 --> 00:00:07.600Flank steak is a cut of beef that can be tough if it's not sliced properly.200:00:07.600 --> 00:00:09.520Be sure to cut the steak against the grain.300:00:09.520 --> 00:00:13.720In other words, cut it perpendicular to the direction the muscle fibers are running.400:00:13.720 --> 00:00:16.240This shortens the fibers so they're not as tough to chew.500:00:16.240 --> 00:00:18.920To find the direction of the grain, look closely at the meat.600:00:18.920 --> 00:00:20.960On flank, it's fairly obvious.700:00:20.960 --> 00:00:24.880Then, simply slice the steak thinly across or against that grain.800:00:24.880 --> 00:00:28.800Then slices shortened the fibers even more and slicing it an angle makes the pieces of900:00:28.800 --> 00:00:30.600meat wider for a nice presentation.

The final step for ensuring tender flank steak is correct slicing — thinly slice the meat across the grain. This shortens muscle fibers, making them easier to chew.

Check out our recipe for Whiskey-Cola Barbecue Flank Steak—it's perfect for Father's Day!

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