What part of a cow is Skirt Steak made from and is there another name for it.?

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Trying to make Carne Asada Burritos

Answer 1

Skirt steak just so happens to be used quite frequently in mexican cusine. it's a tough cut of beef, and its located between the abdomen and chest region. the more frequently a body part is used/exercised, the tougher the meat. for example, shanks, located on the leg region of animals is also a tough cut of meat and so require longer marinading times and/or cooking times for a tender dish. however skirt steak, if prepared properly is pretty damned good. when you get ready to make your burritos, just be sure that whatever you are going to marinade the beef in, that you do it for SEVERAL hours prior to cooking time. the reason why you do this, is that marinades usually have an acidic component to them, and these break the tissues of the beef down. this could be citrus ( lemons or limes) , or vinegar ( white, red, or balsamic) ---also some seasonings and salt in a marinade can aid in the tenderizing of the meat --(these are just a few examples). brining also does the same thing. brining , just so you know is a water, salt, and little bit of sugar combo, and in the case of brining you use KOSHER SALT ( not table salt). anyway, as i said if you prepare it well, and allow several hours for the beef to marinade before you cook it, it should be excellent. it is tasty afterall. if you are unsure about picking the proper cut at the grocery store, just ask a butcher for some assistance.

hope this helps, and let me know how it turns out!

Answer 2

Cow Skirt

Answer 3

Are flank steak and skirt steak the same cut of meat? No, but they come from the same general area of the cow — the flank or area between the ribs and hip. The skirt steak is the diaphragm muscle. It is a long, flat piece of meat, with a tendency toward toughness. But it has good flavor. It can be grilled or pan fried quickly with good results. Another traditional method is to stuff it, roll it, and braise it. In many areas of the country (Texas, for example) skirt steak is the only cut to be used when making "real" fajitas. The flank steak is the traditional cut used for London Broil. It is long, thin, and full of tough connective tissue. It is usually marinated before being broiled or grilled whole. Because it is tough, you usually slice it thinly on a diagonal across the grain to sever the tough fibers and make the flavorful steak chewable If your unsure about which each one is ask your butcher in the store you shop at. They can tell you.

Answer 4

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What part of a cow is Skirt Steak made from and is there another name for it.?
Trying to make Carne Asada Burritos

Answer 5

If you could visualize a cow standing up on its back feet similar to a human standing-- then put a Skirt on the cow. Where it falls and seems most likely the spot where it would stick is the area the Skirt steak comes from.

The other name is Jeans steak.

Answer 6

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The term skirt steak refers to two cuts of beef steak, one from the plate and one from the flank. Both are long, flat cuts that are prized for flavor, but are tougher than many other steak cuts.

Answer 7

Skirt steak is the lining of the diaphram of the cow. I use it all the time to make fahitas..but in my opinion, it doesn't need to be marinated so long. I marinate in lime juics, garlic, cilantro, and chopped jalapenos for about an hour, and then grill it...perfection!

Answer 8

It's from the underbelly of the steer. We do not eat cows. They give us milk and little cows only.
Skirt steak and flank steak come from the same area and are similar.

Answer 9

It is also called flank steak which pretty much answers where it comes from on the cow. A very delicious cut if cooked properly cuz it is a very tough cut.

Answer 10

It probably comes from it's muumuu (cow-skirt-get it!? Oh, nevermind...)