Skirt Steak Marinade blog, image, and recipe from Creme de la Crumb:

Equal parts salty, tangy, and garlicky, this simple, easy, Skirt Steak Marinade will soon become your go-to marinade for grilling.

I love a good steak on the grill. And it doesn’t have to be the fanciest piece of steak either. I’ve found with the right marinade any steak can taste amazing, be moist and juicy, and cook up to perfection. This has been my go-to skirt steak marinade for quite some time now, but you can really use it on any cut of steak you like, and it would be amazing on pork tenderloin too!

• Skirt Steak— If you can’t find skirt steak at your grocery’s meat counter or by asking the butcher, you can also use a flank steak or a hangar steak.
• Balsamic Vinegar— I’ve found the salty/sweet richness of balsamic is the perfect ingredient for skirt steak. I try to use a quality brand but in a marinade you could really use any balsamic vinegar you have on hand.
• Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce— My go-to is soy sauce (I tend to go for low-sodium since I’m also adding salt as an ingredient) but you can use Worcestershire in a pinch too.
• Apple Cider Vinegar— The addition of apple cider vinegar adds another depth of flavor that you won’t want to skip. Any apple cider vinegar you have is good.
• Minced Garlic— Mince your own or use a scoop out of a jar of minced garlic, either works just fine. Salt— I use kosher, fine-grain salt but you can use any fine-grain salt.
• Cracked Black Pepper— Nothing beats a few twists of the pepper mill on this skirt steak marinade for that peppery bite but you can use ground pepper too.
• Olive Oil— I use extra virgin olive oil, I’ve found that it works well in marinades. Any good brand will do.

Why This Recipe Works

• Easy — Putting together this skirt steak marinade is soooo easy. You put everything in a sealable container and wait 30 minutes before grilling — that’s it!
• Delicious— I LOVE how this grilled skirt steak tastes after marinating and then being grilled. I’ve used way fancier marinades and this easy skirt steak marinade is by far my favorite.
• Versatile— You can use this marinade for really any cut of steak and for pork tenderloin or pork chops too.
• Great for guests — Skirt steaks can feed about 4 people. Grill up a couple (double the marinade) if you have guests. The more, the merrier I say!

Is There Another Name for Skirt Steak?

You might not find a cut of meet at the grocery or butcher labeled “skirt steak.” It could be called instead London boil or flank steak. Both will work well in this skirt steak marinade but pay attention to whether or not your particular cut is a bit more muscly, as that kind of meat might need a little more time to marinade (go for the two-hour mark in this case).

What to Serve with Skirt Steak?

We love steak at my house but we also love all the sides that you can serve with steak. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order:

• This corn saladis chock full of roasted corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, and feta and is served with an out-of-this-world delicious herby dressing.
• I love a good Mexican rice dish as a side for just about anything we’re grilling out — Mexican or not. 
• A yummy, simple, iceberg lettuce wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, and croutons really hits the spot with this grilled skirt steak. 
• On that note, if you want to take your meal a little more on the homestyle route, try making a side of mac and cheese. 
• Why not roast some veggies while you’re at it, like asparagus or green beans? 
• Another delicious homestyle side are these garlic mashed potatoes. 
• Add some rolls or breadsticks along with a copycat Olive Garden salad for a most delicious summer meal. 
• Fries are a great route to go too, whether you choose sweet potato, wedges, or air-fried.

What Makes Steak Special?

I eat steak more often — even if it’s not a special occasion. There are so many cuts of steak you can usually find one that’s budget friendly and will taste amazing if you cook it the right way.