"Anyone who loves a steak should learn how to grill one, and if you need to learn anything about grilling, you go to Steven Raichlen. He is a food journalist, cookbook author, and TV show host, but more than anything, Raichlen knows grilling, and his award-winning book, " The Barbecue Bible," is one of the most essential cookbooks any chef should own."
"When dishing on his five essential grilling recipes, Raichlen warns that starting with expensive cuts of steak is a recipe for disaster, because you don't want those high stakes when first learning how to grill. Instead, he recommends skirt steak, which he calls "readily available, flavor-packed, and mercifully affordable." While not as cheap as some of the most affordable cuts of steak, skirt steak is still on the lower end of steak prices, and it's tailor-made for grilling."
Skirt steak makes an ideal starter for learning to grill because it is affordable, intensely flavorful, and well suited to high-heat cooking. The cut comes from the beef plate beneath the ribs, is long with large visible grain, thinner than flank steak, and typically more flavorful. The cut is relatively tough, so tenderizing is essential; use a marinade or dry-brining rub to break down connective tissue. Bold seasonings pair well with charring to produce intense flavor. Avoid beginning with expensive steaks while learning; lower-cost cuts allow practice without high stakes.
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