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Grilled Flank Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping Print Recipe

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour into large plastic zipper bag. Place steak in the zipper bag. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Allow steak to sit at room temperature (30 minutes) while the grill preheats to medium-high.

Grill steak until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare, 5 to 7 minutes for medium or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well. After done grilling, place on cutting board covered with foil.

While the steak rests, mix together the tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cut steak against the grain in to thin slices and place on a serving plate. Top with tomato and mozzarella mixture. Then top with some basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Grilled Watermelon with Feta

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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Low Country Grill Packets

See even more Grilling Tips from our own Scott Karns!

Grilling Tips

  1. Choose evenly sliced steaks to avoid it cooking unevenly.

  2. If choosing a leaner steak, have it sliced a little thicker to keep the juiciness in.

  3. Let meat stand out to become room temperature before grilling.

  4. Make sure the grill is up to temperature before putting meat on the grill.

  5. Use a pair of tongs to turn the meat so you do not puncture it when turning it over.

  6. Steaks cut 3/4 – 1” thick should take 10 minutes to cook on a hot grill, rotate the steak 90 degrees after the first three minutes, flip only once after another 2 minutes, rotate again after another 3 minutes, after another 2 minutes check for doneness.

  7. Use an internal digital meat thermometer to check temperature.  (Temperature chart is to the right.)

  8. To maintain the flavor and juiciness of the steak avoid over cooking.

Source: http://helpsavethebutcher.com/grilling-tips-from-a-butcher/

Always use a digital thermometer to guarantee your meat is cooked to the right temperature!

Beef and Lamb

Rare: 130°F
Medium-Rare: 130° to 135°F
Medium: 140° to 150°F
Medium-Well: 150° to 160°F
Well: 160°F to 170°F

Veal

Medium: 145° to 155°F

Pork

Medium: 140° to 155°F
Medium-well: 155° to 165°F
Well-Done: 165° to 175°F

Chicken

Dark meat: 170° to 175°F
White meat: 160° to 165°F

Make sure to clean those dirty grates!

Routine brushing of the cooking grates prevents food and bacteria buildup. Wire brushes and grill stones are generally used to clean off the surfaces.

  • Charcoal Grills - clean surface when the grill is still hot. Use a grill brush that dispenses water to steam cleans the grates. If your brush does not have that feature a little water sprinkled onto the brush before brushing the grates produces the same effect.

  • Gas Grills - burners MUST BE OFF before cleaning! If using a grill stone, no water is required the stone will remove residue. If your cooking grates are damaged, using a grill brush may cause some of the bristles to dislodge. Replace your cooking grates. Check your grill brush to make sure that bristles are in good condition and are not coming out.

After you have cleaned the cooking grates, spray them with cooking oil.

  • Chrome wire grates - coat with vegetable oil after cleaning to prevent rust.

  • Cast iron grates - must be coated with a vegetable oil after cleaning to prevent rust.

  • Porcelain-coated steel rods and Porcelain-coated cast iron - no coating required unless porcelain is missing. Coating prior to cooking will help prevent food from sticking.

Dave Karns, Founder
1932-2000