london broil perfection

How To Make london broil perfection

• Step 1
  Use a fork or knife to poke holes in the London Broil thoroughly on both sides which helps tenderize the meat. Coat liberally with up to 1/2 TBSP of the kosher salt to both sides and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes so that the salt begins to break down the meat fibers. You don't have to salt and rest your meat before marinating but it does help tenderize and add flavor.
• Step 2
  In a plastic storage bag: add the remaining ingredients (oil, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and optional chili flakes). Squish the ingredients together in the bag to mix everything together. NOTE: If you own a vacuum sealer system, use it instead of a plastic storage bag. Vacuum sealers infuse the marinade deeper into the meat and do the best job tenderizing meats. My system came with an attachment to use on a Mason Jar and it's one of the most used utensils in my kitchen. If you don't already own a vacuum sealer, I highly recommend investing in one.
• Step 3
  Place the London Broil steak into the marinade bag (it's not necessary to brush off the salt but you can if you're trying to reduce sodium intake). Remove air from the bag and seal the bag. Place in a bowl or on a plate. Put in the refrigerator to marinade. NOTE: The longer you marinade, the more tender the meat. My preference is to marinade overnight for 24 hours to optimize tenderness, but a lot of recipes direct you to marinade for at least 3 hours. I didn't include marinating in the prep time because of this. It takes less than 10 minutes to pull all of the ingredients together, but the real prep time is in however long you decide to let the meat marinade. You can get London Broil tender if you take the time to marinade, so don't miss this step. I cooked one after marinating for about 5 hours and it was very tasty but had some tough spots. The one I allowed to marinade for 24 hours was tender and full of flavor.
• Step 4
  Heat your grill. Place the steak on the grill and allow to sear on each side for about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches about 130-135 degrees. Remove from heat and allow to rest on the slicing board 10 minutes before slicing.
• Step 5
  While the meat is resting, melt 2 TBSP butter in a saute pan. Add the onions and mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste. Stir/saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade to the mushrooms and onions. Stir together until heated. Serve with the steak and other side dish. We fixed a rice pilaf with ours and it was delicious!
• Step 6
  VERY IMPORTANT: To serve the London Broil, SLICE THIN, cutting on the short grain/bias! A thinly sliced London Broil is truly delicious.
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