Forget Burgers—Here’s What Washington Is Really Throwing on the Grill

Most people expect burgers to be the top thing people throw on the grill, but Washington grillers prefer something a little more surprising.

Washington's number one grilled meat is flank steak according to InnerBody.com.

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Are You Team Flank Steak or Team Tri-Tip?

I think that flank steak, while a bit more spendy than ground beef, likely takes the crown in Washington because of its versatility. InnerBody.com's research also reveals that our Pacific Northwest neighbors, Oregon and California, prefer tri-tip.

I personally love using grilled flank steak in all kinds of meals, from homemade street tacos with those cute tiny flour tortillas to big bowls of salad. My teenage daughter Willow's favorite way to eat it is a few slices of flank steak on a plate with a tiny bowl of A-1 dipping sauce on the side.

How to Make Your Flank Steak the Star of Your Next Barbecue

Here is a quick look at one of the best tips for grilling flank steak.

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SmokinandGrillin on TikTok says a pro tip is to put your flank steak in the freezer for about 25 minutes before you put it on the grill. This allows the meat to firm up so that it's easier to handle as you cut the meat against the grain. I didn't know that!

You also need a great marinade for that steak! Try this secret supermarket marinade recipe from BigEatsWorld on YouTube.

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