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Offline Rummm

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Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #-1 on: April 21, 2013, 09:00:52 AM »
If any one wants to cu their own Flat Iron Steaks, here is a short tutorial............

Here I have two pieces of Boneless Beef Chuck Top Blade Roasts. This muscle runs through the Beef Shoulder and and the Chuck. I'm going to cut down thru each one horizontally to remove the connective tissue. We'll end up with what is called "Flat Iron" Steaks. You'll notice that the face of these roasts resemble a flattened 'Ying Yang' sign.



I'm going to make the first cut. Slip the knife over the connective tissue, keeping as close to it as you can. Once you get it started, hold the upper piece of meat with your hand and pull as you slide the knife down toward the end.



Once you've removed the top piece, flip over and do the same thing. Discard the connective tissue, it's not worth doing anything with.



There, two perfect little Flat Iron Steaks, approx 8 oz each. Cut in half, if you wish. You can remove the little pieces of gristle, but most of the smaller ones will cook away, or fall off during grilling.



All done! Eight steaks total. These are GREAT on the grill. Hot and fast, don't over cook. Enjoy!!!!


« Last Edit: April 21, 2013, 12:04:11 PM by Rummm »
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« on: April 21, 2013, 09:20:14 AM »
Nice work Ruumm. Very cool.
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2013, 03:33:17 PM »
I might be able to do that (I said might).
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2013, 06:52:28 PM »
I am learning so much in these tutorials. I know I can use them to not only cut my own but also understand what I am buying and make better choices.

Thank you!

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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2013, 05:37:06 PM »
I very rarely eat steaks OUT, but I didn't feel like cooking last night..... so went to the Longhorn :-X

Fresh marinated Flat Iron steak, perfectly grilled and served over a creamy bordelaise sauce. Topped with a cheese stuffed portabella mushroom. Fries were good, steak was cooked med-rare and good, decent mushroom and the vodka was cold  :P

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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2013, 07:02:24 PM »
Rummm, I really enjoy your post.   I learn a lot fronm post like these so keep them coming!!!
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2013, 07:09:05 PM »
I see the commercials for Longhorn but don't know of any out here. Their commercials sure make me hungry and that plate looks real good Rummm!
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2013, 07:35:05 PM »
I like flat irons for fajitas.  Is there much difference in a "precut" flatiron and the boneless beef chuck top blade roast?  Dee
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2013, 05:17:05 AM »
I like flat irons for fajitas.  Is there much difference in a "precut" flatiron and the boneless beef chuck top blade roast?  Dee

The pre-cut Flat Irons are minus the connective tissue.
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2013, 08:18:06 AM »
This may be worth a trip to Sam's to buy some Boneless Beef Chuck Top Blade Roasts, if they have any.  I could cut and re-package the flat iron steaks for future use.  Thanks, Rummm.

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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2013, 08:34:50 AM »
I think I wanna be a butcher..am learning so much. Thanks Rummm.  Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2013, 09:46:05 AM »
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2013, 07:18:28 PM »
nice job, I never new that was the cut of meat.
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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2013, 07:34:56 PM »
nice job, I never new that was the cut of meat.

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Re: Flat Iron Steaks, cutting your own
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2013, 11:03:43 PM »
Is there a difference in cost between the two?  Dee
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