Focus on food: May 15, 2007
The Grilling Season is Here!

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Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Hickory Wood
The following recipe is from our Westport Cooks Archives and a previous class with River View Caterers. You can use this recipe and add your own style as you make your own Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Hickory Wood.
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2-2 lb. flank steak, cleaned
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup oil, peanut
• 2 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup zinfandel wine
• 1 cup hickory wood chips
Directions:
• Mix all marinade ingredients and rub the flank steak with salt and pepper.
• Place marinade ingredients in marinade bag with flank steak and marinade overnight.
Grilling:
When charcoals turn white add the hickory chips and as the fire dies down grill the steak to medium rare for approximately 7-10 minutes. Slice and serve.