Everyday Cut
Flank & Skirt
Fast-cooking cuts ideal for marinades, grilling and sliced family meals.
Thin, grainy, deeply beefy and best cooked fast over high heat. These are the cuts behind steak tacos, fajitas and sliced steak salads. Marinades help, but slicing across the grain is what actually makes them tender.
GrillCast Iron
Preparation
Marinate 2–12 hours. Never cook past medium — these cuts turn tough fast.
Best cooked weeknight.
Storage & Thawing
- Thaw beef in the refrigerator, never on the counter. Plan on roughly 24 hours for every 5 lb of a large roast, and overnight for steaks and ground beef.
- Keep it on a rimmed plate or sheet pan so any juices stay contained and away from other food.
- Once thawed, ground beef should be used within 1–2 days; steaks and roasts within 3–5 days.
- For food-safety guidance on thawing, storage times and safe handling, follow the USDA's current recommendations.
Which box?
Flank & Skirt appears in these Alaron Farms packages, subject to seasonal allocation:
- Farm Table
- Homestead
Ready to put better beef on the table?
Choose the Alaron Farms box that fits your household, select your delivery rhythm and tell us how your family likes to cook.