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Recipe: Flat Iron & Red Onion Jam

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Makes 2 Servings

Red Onion Jam

2 tbsp vegetable oil 

2 cups diced red onion 

¾ cup red wine vinegar 

½ cup brown sugar 

¼ cup water 

Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2. Add onions and cook until softened and just translucent, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally 2.

3. Add in red wine vinegar, brown sugar and water.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat low, and let simmer until the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.

5. Season with additional salt to taste.

6. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Flat Iron Steak

28oz flat iron steak

½ cup fried shallots

2 tbsp chive

Oven Instructions

1. Preheat your broiler on high (500°F).

2. Set an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element.

3. Place the steak on a broiler pan or rack over a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

4. Broil for 5 minutes on each side for medium rare

5. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and let stand for about ten minutes.

6. Slice against the grain and place on top of the onion jam.

7. Garnish with fried shallots and chives.

Grill Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to high heat.

2. Season steak with salt and pepper.

3. Place the steak directly on the grill rack and cook for five minutes per side, with the lid closed.

4. Remove from the grill, cover with foil and let stand for about ten minutes.

5. Slice against the grain and place on top of the onion jam.

6. Garnish with fried shallots and chives.

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