Smoked skirt steak?

7smcb7

I saw this recipe for smoked skirt steak fajitas, and I’m presently marinating for tonight -

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/how-i-made-smoked-skirt-steak-fajitas-three-ways/?utm_source=Texas+Monthly&utm_campaign=b2682a2d69-BBQ+6-25-21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_92f99d7313-b2682a2d69-54296723

But I am worried about smoking skirt steak for an hour at 250 - am I going to get shoe leather? I would have thought 15 min or so, and then a sear to finish. Any ideas?

Mattman3969

I can’t see a smoke session being worth the trouble for this cut. Hot and fast for a skirt gives great taste and tenderness. I would also advise against the 8hr soak in the marinade that has that much lime juice on a thinner cut like skirt. It will totally start to cook the meat and make the texture somewhat mushy.   Really an hour or 2 is all you need imho. 

7smcb7

it has to be said that it came good, but only just. Gave it 20 minutes of mesquite smoking, and then a very quick sear. Not mushy, but certainly not worth the effort. 

dmourati

Next time:

https://www.seriouseats.com/carne-asada-food-lab-recipe-kenji