Salt BlockGrilled Flank Steak

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   Cut the flank steak lengthwise along the grain of the meat, creating two long strips.

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   Then, turning the piece perpendicular to the blade of your knife, cut the strips across the fiber of the meat into 1/4-inch-thick strips, each about 2 to 3 inches long.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat the salt block on a stove, as described in Heating on page 269.

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   To test whether the block is hot enough, place one piece of meat on the block.

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   It should sizzle vigorously (or however it is that a piece of meat sizzles when it is really sizzling).

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   Alternatively, use an infrared thermometer, or try to hold your hand 2 or 3 inches away from the block.

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   If you cant, its hot enough.

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   Place about 12 pieces of steak on the block, or as many as the block will hold without the pieces touching.

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    After 5 seconds (yes, just five seconds), flip and cook for another 5 seconds.

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    Repeat with the remaining steak and serve immediately.

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    Make sure the salt block is off the heat, and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning and storing it (see page 270).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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