USDA Choice Outside Skirt on rack
USDA Choice Outside Skirt on rack
Cooked USDA Skirt Steak on plate with vegetables
USDA Choice Outside Skirt Steak

Outside Skirt Steak

Double R Ranch

$42.00

Our USDA Choice outside skirt steak contains beautiful marbling and is packed with beef flavor. Use for carne asada, tacos or your personal recipe. Average weight is 1.5 lbs.

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Double R Ranch outside skirt steak is rich with marbling for a wonderful beef flavor and tender texture. This cut surprises with deep flavor that rivals much more expensive cuts and is perfect for the grill. Cook over high heat, turn once and cut against the grain for a steak that will amaze at the dinner table. Our skirt steak is also the perfect starting point for mouth-watering and authentic fajitas is perfect for carne asada.

Skirt steak is a cut of beef sourced from the diaphragm muscle. The long, thin steak has a thick coarse grain that is tender when it’s cutting across the muscle fibers.

Average weight: 1.5 lbs.

This is a natural product, and the actual weights may vary.

The outside skirt loves heat and is best seared on a grill set as hot as it will go. This is a thin cut and cooks quickly. 

Set up your grill, season your skirt steak, then sear them about 2 minutes on each side.  

The trick to cooking a perfect skirt steak is to quickly develop a char on each side. Since it is so thin, this doesn’t take long, provided your grill is smoking hot. The caveat is that overcooking this steak causes it to be tough. 

Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. In the case of the skirt steak, time is of the essence, so use the exterior char as a guideline. As soon as the first side is seared, flip and sear the other. Then, take it off the grill. 

Rest your skirt steak 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed. 

This steak has a distinctive grain that's easy to spot. It runs across the short side of the steak. Cut into smaller sections, rotate 90 degrees and slice against the grain. 

The two top USDA grades are Prime and Choice, which have the highest levels of marbling.   

USDA Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale with the highest amount of marbling. Only 8 to 10% of all U.S. beef achieves this grade. 

USDA Choice falls directly below USDA Prime. Choice beef is high quality and has less marbling but offers an excellent value. 

 

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The plate primal is located on the underside of the animal directly beneath the rib primal. Cuts from this primal have a high fat content which makes them juicy and full of flavor. Key muscles in the plate primal are the serratus ventralis (plate ribs) and transversus abdominus (skirt steak).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is skirt steak used for?

Skirt steak is an extremely flavorful cut sourced from the plate primal. It’s perfect for carne asada and is the signature cut for fajitas. 

How to cook skirt steak

Direct grilling is a great method to way to cook a steak like the skirt steak that is typically thinner than 1.5”. Turn on grill to medium heat. Season grill with a light coat of vegetable oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper or your favorite rub. Place steak on hot grill, close lid and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Lift steak off the grill, turn 45 degrees and place back on the grill. Allow to cook 2 more minutes. Turn steak over and cook for 2 minutes. Lift steak off the grill, turn 45 degrees and place back on the grill. Allow to cook for 2 more minutes. For medium rare, the total cook time is 8 minutes. Check the temperature of the thickest part of the steak to determine when it is done to your preference. Remove steaks from the skillet and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 minutes. The steaks continue to cook and the temperature will rise about 5°F. Finish with a pinch of flaked salt. Serve.

What is the difference between USDA Choice and Prime beef?

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Choice and Prime, respectively.

What is the Snake River Farms Guarantee?

We guarantee that your order will deliver frozen or partially frozen with all items included to the provided address. If you have any concerns or issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. As our founder Robert Rebholtz, Sr. said, "We want our customers to want to do business with us." 

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