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Flank Steak

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Buying Tips

Look for flank steak that has a clear, red colour. Beef normally is purplish-red, but when exposed to oxygen it takes on a cherry-red hue known as the “bloom.” While the exterior is bright red, the interior of the meat retains the darker colour. Vacuum-packed flank steak also shows this purplish colour. Packaged flank steak should be cold and the packaging free of punctures or tears; vacuum-packed flank steak should have its seal intact. The beef should be firm to the touch. Check the label for the “sell-by” date and make sure to buy it before or on that date.

Varieties

Though flank steak is known by a few names, these all refer to the same lean cut of meat.

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