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Gin and Spice Flank Steak





Yields
Makes 6 servings




Total Time
45 mins

A creamy gin sauce tastes delectable with this hot charred steak. Serve it with watercress. Sealed airtight, the spice blend keeps for several months. Make steak through step 2 up to 6 hours ahead and chill, covered; make sauce up to 6 hours ahead and chill, covered.

Gin and Spice Flank Steak




Annabelle Breakey
 4 teaspoons dried juniper berries, divided
 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 1 flank steak (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs.)
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 cup reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth
 3/4 cup whipping cream
 2 to 3 tbsp. gin
Step 1
1

In a spice grinder, grind 2 tsp. juniper berries, the allspice, and peppercorns until coarsely ground. Add salt and whirl to mix.

Step 2
2

Trim fat from steak. Rinse meat, pat dry, and rub all over with oil. Pat and rub spice mixture onto both sides.

Step 3
3

In a 2-qt. pot, bring broth and remaining 2 tsp. juniper berries to a boil over high heat and boil until reduced by 3/ Add cream and 2 tbsp. gin and boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half.

Step 4
4

Lay steak on an oiled cooking grate over a solid bed of very hot coals or highest gas heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above grate for only 1 to 2 seconds); cover gas grill. Cook until firm when pressed on thin end but still quite pink inside (cut to check), 8 to 10 minutes; turn over halfway through. Meanwhile, reheat gin sauce over medium-low heat and, if more zip is desired, add 1 tbsp. gin.

Step 5
5

Transfer steak to a carving board with a well (to catch juices). With a sharp knife, carve steak into thin, wide slices across the grain, holding the knife at a low angle to meat. Transfer steak to a warm platter; scrape drippings and juice from board into gin sauce. Serve meat slices with sauce.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 266Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 467mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.