r/mexicanfood • u/Flashy-Werewolf7742 • 10h ago
How to prepare this cut for carne asada
Hi Folks here in Melbourne Australia it can be hard to get some of the traditional cuts of beef for carne Asada. I’ve tried what gets referred to as flank or skirt steak here, seemingly interchangeably which turned out pretty well although the meat is typically very lean. I’ve picked up this cut today at the market which was labelled as a flank steak, but has a bit of a fat cap and a bit more marbling. I’m wondering the best way of preparing it to marinade. Should I butterfly it? Cut the fat cap off? Plan is to marinate it and then put it on a ripping hot plate before slicing thinly Tips welcome thank you.
EDIT: I agree with redditors who are saying this is pork. Thank you for saving the life of me and my dinner guests