I Finally Found Some Outside Skirt Steak….In A Grocery Store!

[Panhead John]

As most of you know, outside skirt steak is more tender and flavorful than inside skirt. Outside skirt steak is damn hard to find, I’ve never found any locally, until today! I was at my favorite meat market picking up, what I consider, the best sausage in town. It’s about a 25 minute drive from my house, so I load up when I go there. While I was there I asked one of the butchers if they had outside skirt and he said no, just inside. I was on a mission to find some, somewhere. I then asked him if he knew any place in town that might have some. I was shocked when he told me yes, and it was at an HEB just 10 minutes away! He said it was the only place in town that he knew of, carrying outside skirt…..I couldn’t get there quick enough! Even my regular HEB doesn’t carry the outside skirt, I’ve asked.


This particular HEB is a huge 2 story store with its own above ground parking garage, in a Ritzy part of Houston….I fit right in. 🙄 After going up to the meat counter, I asked the lady if they had outside skirt steak and she said……..” Do you want the grass fed outside skirt steak or the….Wagyu outside skirt steak?” Wagyu outside skirt?! Are you frickin kidding me!? 😳 I got both, for research purposes. 🥸 Anyway, I felt like I lucked out and hit the jackpot today. I’ll be picking up some tortillas tomorrow.

2nd floor parking area







I also got some of the regular outside skirt




They even had Wagyu inside skirt!

[58limited]

Wagyu was cheaper than grass fed?

You can ask your local HEB to order outside skirt for you if you don't want to drive across town for it. I used to do that for tritips and pork belly until they started carrying them.

[Panhead John]

I was a little surprised also, that the Wagyu inside was cheaper than the grass fed outside skirt.. I didn’t know they’d order for you. 🤔 That’s good to know David, thanks. HEB is the best!

[58limited]

They can probably get choice or prime grade, would probably be cheaper. Ask them

[LA Pork Butt]

Too rich for my blood! I’ll stick with boneless, skinless chicken thigh fajitas.

[LA Pork Butt]

Panhead John My son gave me a beef tasting for my birthday. We got an explanation of each cut followed by a sample tasting. The Waygu was like eating butter. Big Moe Cason contended that Waygu beef ribs were to rich.

[Panhead John]

Sunny, was it Japanese A-5 Wagyu you had, or something close? This is American Wagyu, which shouldn’t be as marbled or full of fat. I’m no expert by any means, but I’ll know tomorrow how I like it. 🤷

[LA Pork Butt]

Panhead John I am pretty sure it was American because the guy raised his own stuff.

[JohnPaul]

Good on you, I hope it's everything you hope it is. I absolutely love outside doesn't compare to inner...IMO

I've never had wagu version.

[Panhead John]

Thanks John! I’ll keep you posted on my thoughts, gonna grill some tomorrow.

[Jfrosty27]

Damn John! Let’s eat! You really scored.

[Panhead John]

Better leave now Jim, I’m cooking it tomorrow. I’ll PM you my address. 🤓

[hoovarmin]

I have a great microwave recipe for that

[Panhead John]

Please share it! The last one I did called for microwaving it on high for 30 minutes. It turned out a little bit rare.

[jfmorris]

Haha - you been watching Guga (I think that is the name of the guy who microwaved a brisket)...

[barelfly]

Tacos for days!!!!!!!! Let’s see it PJ!

[Panhead John]

Stay tuned Jeremy! 😀

[captainlee]

Just educated me, never heard of inside or outside. All I have ever seen here is skirt steak or flank steak.

[Panhead John]

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/outside-skirt-steak-guide#

[captainlee]

I'll have to keep my eye open now that I'm in the know.

[Panhead John]

Lee, I never knew about it either…till I joined this place.

[Davek8282]

Well Panhead John when everyone said you like to chase skirt I had no idea it was beef they were talking about. Looks like a good score, can't believe the size of that Wagu one, should be a beauty

[Panhead John]

Hope I don’t screw it up! 😳

[Davek8282]

Panhead John You'll be fine, read your plan below and it works for me. Wish I was there to taste a piece or two.

[Panhead John]

Come on down Dave…..no sweater required down here. 🥵

[DTro]

On my way over!

[Panhead John]

Keys under the mat…

[awsop]

That Wagyu is a deal. Hope I do the cook justice for this price.

[Panhead John]

I’m going to marinade the regular outside skirt in Good Seasons Italian Dressing, made from the packet, using Balsemic Vinegar, not white vinegar, for about an hour. I’ll sprinkle it with some Lawry’s Garlic Salt and fresh ground pepper. The flavor and juiciness it adds to skirt steak is remarkable. I’m going to just salt and pepper the Wagyu, as it probably needs no marinade. That’s what I’m thinking anyway.

[Panhead John]

And yes, hot and fast. I’m just going to spread hot coals in the kettle and flip, flip, flip till about medium rare.

[awsop]

Good deal. Thank you.

[Sid P]

When did you win the lottery?

[Panhead John]

When I joined AR! 🤓

[Sid P]

Panhead John Dude, that was beautiful 🥲🥲.

[Panhead John]

Thanks Sid P I got a little teary eyed myself….😢
😂

[Panhead John]

Got the skirt steaks all divided up and vac sealed for the freezer….except for what I’m cooking later.

The grass fed choice outside skirt…




The Wagyu outside skirt

[Panhead John]

Might as well throw some of the sausage I bought on the grill too….pork and beef garlic-hot…..

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

Daaaaamn. $30/lb. And twice as much for outside as inside.

I'll have to keep wishing. Congrats, though, dude.

[Panhead John]

Thanks. This will last me a while though.