I started with a Martha Stewart marinade that I found when I googled, but I didn't like it so I modified it. I'll provide the Martha link below.
It has all the basics--balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt and pepper, Rosemary.
I mixed it all up and added the skirt steak.
Then I tasted it and hated it. Far too vinegary. I added olive oil, more brown sugar and salt, tasted it and it was good. I added leafy thyme from my herb pot.
I marinated this for about 4 hours, turning once. I grilled it just about two minutes on each side and then let it rest for five minutes. And forgot to take a picture of the final product but it was really good.
I would not use the rosemary next time. It didn't add anything much and because I use the rosemary leaves it was a real pain to pick off of the meat. And biting into a Rosemary leaf is icky.
I will make it again and here's what I will do:
Marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Several sprigs thyme
Marinate 4 hours or overnight. Preheat gas grill to high, grill 2 minutes each side. Cover loosely with foil and let rest five minutes. Slice against the grain.
Delicious and easy!
Martha's recipe:
http://www.marthastewart.com/342211/balsamic-marinated-skirt-steak
Labels: Main Dish
