{"product_id":"flat-iron","title":"Flat Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 200g Steaks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Flat Iron Steak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat Iron steak is cut from the Feather Blade muscle, which is next to the shoulder blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat iron steaks are produced by carefully cutting horizontally through the middle of the Feather Blade and removing a thin layer of silver gristle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is done properly, it will leave two rectangular shaped steaks that resemble old fashioned metal flat irons, which is where the name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat iron steaks may contain some marbling, and are often scored on the top, and sometimes bottom, of the steak, in a 'criss-cross' fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you score the steak, it helps to break down any connective tissue that may be left, but is mainly employed as a technique to increase the surface area of the steak. This will allow for quicker cooking times over higher heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScoring will also help to stop the steak from curling whilst cooking, and the increased surface area will also encourage a more even cook in the meat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Cook a Flat Iron Steak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, your flat iron steak should be cooked medium-rare at most. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you're into well done steaks, then this isn't the right cut for you. You'd be better off choosing a sirloin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to cook flat iron steak at home is on a cast iron griddle or better still, on the coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Parson’s Nose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59554793619788,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/3810\/4908\/files\/roasted-shoulder-top-blade-or-flat-iron-beef-meat-2021-10-21-02-48-48-utc.jpg?v=1793027059","url":"https:\/\/www.farmison.com\/products\/flat-iron","provider":"Farmison \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}