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BEST CUT OF BEEF Flat Iron steak or Feather Strap Steak

coooltroy
coooltroy Posts: 207
edited August 2015 in Beef
I had seen that a couple celebrity chefs mentioned this cut as their preference over Tenderloin Filet, and it is a third of the price!  I didn't believe it, but proved myself wrong after getting a "flat iron chuck roast" tonight.  I asked the butcher to filet as I had seen in the celebrity chef post.  Used Adam Perry Lang Chuck Steak and Leaner steaks marinade from "BBQ 25" for 2 hours. 2 Tbsp Worsc Sauce, 2 Tbsp Soy, 2 Tbsp red wine vin, 1 Tbsp gbp, 2 Tbsp grated or chopped white onion, 2 Tbsp finely chop garlic, 2 Tbsp garlic salt, fresh thyme, 1 cup cold water, 2 Tbsp chile powder optional.  Med-High reg grate setting, 1 chunk Hick, 2 chunk Pecan. 6ish minutes per side.  MEDIUM RARE to RARE cook only.  Wow.  $4.99 per pound, best steak I have ever had.  Note I also seasoned with salt and pepper prior to cook and "glazed" with butter, garlic and sugar in raw during cook.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    That is some great looking steak. Job well done!
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,600
    I bet that didn't suck. I am interested in the bread too. Looks homemade'sh. 
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  • jimithing
    jimithing Posts: 254
    Nicely cooked steak you got there.  Flat iron is very under rated and under utilized.  Most stores probably don't even carry it because people don't buy it.  Luckily there's a store near me that has it.  I've been using it to make fajitas.  Good stuff.
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  • coooltroy
    coooltroy Posts: 207
    Bread was store bought non refrigerated, just added smoked spanish Pap... Turned out better than I expected.  Steak was so tender, it is my favorite cut now.  Glad my local store sells them as a roast and filet them at request.  Thanks for the kind words!
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Flat iron is dollar for dollar the hands down king. Not even a close second. Nice post. Everything looks great. IMO the cut does not require all the manipulation prior to cooking, but it can't hurt I guess. 
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  • coooltroy
    coooltroy Posts: 207
    pgprescott, well said, your correct the manipulation isn't necessary, plain ol salt and pepper still make for a fabulous taste.  Since I bought Adam Perry Langs book I have been trying all sorts of things, they are all laborious, but I really enjoy the work and experimentation.  This forum is awesome!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    @coooltroy  Great looking grub brother. It looks outstanding. 

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  • coooltroy
    coooltroy Posts: 207
    @SGH thanks much!  You know a cut of beef is tender when you eat leftovers the next day and it is just as tender as when it was served of the grill.  
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    coooltroy said:
     You know a cut of beef is tender when you eat leftovers the next day and it is just as tender as when it was served of the grill.  
    While I do agree, my fat a$$ rarely has leftovers my friend ;)

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  • coooltroy
    coooltroy Posts: 207
    LOL!  I rarely have leftover beef myself, I think I had a really late lunch  =)
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  • TheManBehindTheMask
    TheManBehindTheMask Posts: 161
    nice
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    I like it :plus_one: 
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