{"id":6387,"date":"2022-09-30T07:57:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T07:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=6387"},"modified":"2023-06-30T11:21:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T11:21:36","slug":"flat-iron-steak-vs-flank-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/flat-iron-steak-vs-flank-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat Iron Steak vs Flank Steak: Finding the Better Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The common similarity which necessitates this article is that both the flat iron steak and flank steak are really<\/strong> flat<\/strong> \u2013 talking about an<\/strong> inch thick<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 and the names are sometimes used interchangeably. So, what’s the difference? And which is the better cut, the flat iron steak or flank steak? For me, I like flat iron steaks because it’s nicely marbled, while the flank steak is leaner, chewy, and tougher. But both the two steaks are flavorful cuts<\/strong> of meat from different parts of the animal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Steak fans from all over the world know what the flank steak is. But I don’t see the flat iron steaks all the time at the butcher shop or grocery stores, except for a coincidence or when you ask for the cut. But it’s a steak to try. In this article, I’ll dissect both meats, and we’ll analyze them together. This will help you to see if the flank steak or flat iron steak is worth your money and preparation time. <\/p>\n\n\n Below is a table that shows how the flat iron and flank steak compare:<\/p>\n\n\nWhich Is Better, Flat Iron Or Flank Steak? Side By Side Comparison <\/h2>\n\n\n\n