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How to Slice Flank Steak

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Learn how to properly slice a flank steak. Always cut diagonally, against the grain, to make your steak tender and appealing. For more meat preparation and presentation tips and tricks, check out our other meat technique videos.

• Try one of our favorite steak recipes, plus get tips on shopping for the best cut of meat

Released on 11/11/2008

Transcript

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[Narrator] Slicing flank steak.

Slicing a flank steak is really simple once you know how.

The key is to cut against the grain.

This steak has been cooked for 15 minutes and then we let

it rest for 3 minutes to let the juices redistribute.

Now, take a good look at your piece of meat

and notice the direction of the grain.

The grain usually runs along the length of the meat.

Using the carving fork, hold the steak down firmly.

Then, using a serrated knife,

cut across the grain on a slight diagonal.

Cutting on a diagonal makes the slices slightly wider

and cutting against the grain makes the fibers short

so the meat will be more tender.

We're cutting nice, thin slices that will be easy to chew,

about half an inch thick.

For the best presentation,

try to make your slices uniform in thickness.

Enjoy your juicy steak.

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