- Charcoal?
- Hardwood is best for flavor. If using charcoal, wait till white.
- Doneness?
- Argentines eat it medium-well, but stick to your preference (130F for medium-rare).
Argentine Asado (Grilled Beef Ribs)
Asado is a religion in Argentina. It's not about marinades, but meat quality and fire mastery. The secret is embers: meat is cooked by radiant heat from coals, never flames. Coarse salt is the only seasoning needed.
Ingredients
4-5
lbs
Beef Short Ribs (flanken style) or Flank Steak
3
tbsp
Coarse Sea Salt
3
cloves
Garlic (optional)
3
tbsp
Olive Oil (optional)
2
sprigs
Rosemary (optional)
1
pile
Hardwood for fire
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Equipment Needed
- Grill
- Hardwood (Oak/Beech)
- Tongs
Instructions
1
✓
Burn wood down to white embers. Clean grate.
Tip: Flames burn the outside; embers cook the inside.
2
✓
Salt meat heavily.
Tip: Big meat needs big salt.
3
✓
Optional: rub with oil/garlic/herb mix.
Tip: Oil conducts heat.
4
✓
Grill bone-side down first. Keep hand 5 secs over heat for temp check.
Tip: Bone conducts heat gently.
5
✓
Cook slow. Flip only once after 20-30 mins.
Tip: Slow render is key.
6
✓
Rest 15 mins.
Tip: Juices redistribute.
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Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs Beef Short Ribs (flanken style) or Flank Steak
- 3 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic (optional)
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil (optional)
- 2 sprigs Rosemary (optional)
- 1 pile Hardwood for fire