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🔥 Perfectly Grilled Matambre de Cerdo | Juicy Pork Flank & Belly Recipe 🍖

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Matambre de Cerdo

Cultural Context

Matambre de Cerdo, a traditional dish from Argentina, showcases the country's love for grilling and flavorful meats. This dish is often prepared during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing togetherness and culinary heritage. While it remains a staple in Argentine cuisine, variations can be found across Latin America, each adding unique local ingredients and flavors.

ArgentinianARmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork flank steak
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: beef flank steak

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chickpeas

Tofu offers a protein alternative, while chickpeas are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive while still suitable for cooking.

1

Preheat the barbecue for about 15-20 minutes.

2

Prepare the pork flank steak by trimming any excess fat or membrane if desired.

3

Let the pork flank steak rest to reach room temperature.

4

Add lemon juice, salt, and cracked black pepper to the pork flank steak.

5

Fold the pork flank steak like a book to save space on the grill and retain moisture.

6

Place the folded pork flank steak on the barbecue, cooking for 20 minutes on one side.

7

Turn the pork flank steak over and cook for another 20 minutes on the other side.

8

After 40 minutes, open the pork flank steak and cook on the membrane side for additional time as needed.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingrollingslicing

Equipment Needed

grillovencutting boardknifemixing bowlkitchen twine

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Also Known As

Pork Flank SteakMatambre

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