Skirt steak
from the Austrian calf (heifer)
€28.50
Currently out of stock
Variety on the grill: Skirt steak is made from the diaphragm of the calf (heifer) and is characterised by its firm structure and coarse fibres. We leave it to mature for several weeks, which makes it more tender and allows its special flavour to mature to perfection. It marinates well and is ideal for quick roasting.
Meat knowledge
Now there's a change on the grill, in the form of a skirt steak! A cut that is still rather unknown in Europe. But even on the barbecue, at really high heat, the steak cuts a really good figure.
Skirt steak comes from the diaphragm of the calf and is therefore a highly stressed muscle meat. Yes, our cattle also have a funny life full of laughter - but that is mainly because it is between the stomach and the lungs, or the belly and the chest.
. What makes skirt steak so special?
As a result of the high level of muscle strain, the meat has significantly coarser fibres and a very firm structure, including strong marbling. It also has a more intense flavour and an incredibly good flavour of its own.
. This cut is perfect for the barbecue, but usually needs to be halved as the whole skirt steak can be over a metre long. It has long fibres and a firm bite, but is very juicy. Again, it is important to cut against the grain.
Recommendation for cooking
Medium rare at approx. 53 °C core temperature
Quantity per person
We recommend a skirt steak of 800 g for two to three people.
Herkunft und Haltung
Quality is our top priority and, when it comes to beef, a few factors are crucial. These include the perfect breed of cattle, the age of the animals and optimum feeding, free from concentrated feed.
However, this alone is not enough to meet our requirements. We don't do things by halves when it comes to the quality of our meat products! That's why 100% of our animals come from Austria. The farms are located in the lake district of the Salzkammergut in beautiful Upper Austria.
At Fitmeat, we also only process the finest meat from heifers, also known as calves, and steers. The meat has a wonderful marbling and a delicious flavour. Our classic cattle breeds also include Red-Angus, Black-Angus, Charolais, Limousin, White-Blue Belgian and Wagyu, as well as various crossbreeds.
Our cattle are 4x AT labelled. This means that birth, rearing, slaughter and cutting take place 100% in Austria. The value chain therefore remains entirely in Austria. We distance ourselves from long animal transports and select our partners very carefully. We therefore rely on animals that are kept in a species-appropriate manner, born and raised by small farmers, and on butchers who know both the farmer and the animal personally.
Our butchers allow the cuts to mature on the bone for a long time. This gives us first-class, well-hung meat that does not lose any water during roasting and can be enjoyed with a clear conscience.
Details to the article ”Skirt steak”
| Item number | FM101009 |
| Breed | Black Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Pinzgau, Tyrolean Grey, Charolais, ... |
| Born in | Austria |
| Raised in | Austria |
| Slaughtered in | Austria |
| Cut in | Austria |
| Feeding | Fresh grass on pasture, brewer's grains, possibly maize or cereals |
| Meat maturation | 2-3 weeks on the bone |
| Shelf life at 0-4°C | 8-10 days |
| Shelf life at -18°C | 120 days |
| Hygiene advice | Prepare and consume immediately after opening. Kitchen hygiene is important: Keep the cold chain. Store separately from other products. Work cleanly. Heat through before consumption. |
| Storage advice (Fresh) | Store refrigerated at 0 °C to +4 °C. |
| Storage advice (deep-frozen) | *** compartment (-18 °C): best before: see label - ** compartment: 2 weeks - * compartment or ice cube compartment: 1-3 days - Do not refreeze after defrosting. |
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Facts
- Fresh meat, no frozen goods
- Meat from small farmers in Austria
- Aged and finished by our traditional butcher
- Billing by the gram
- Recyclable packaging
- Ready to ship in under 24h
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5 really good reasons for Fitmeat
- At Fitmeat, you only get premium meat of the best quality from selected small farmers in Austria.
- Our experienced master butchers are pioneers in meat refinement and maturation. At Fitmeat, you get perfectly matured meat that has never been frozen.
- With meat from Fitmeat, you experience sustainable meat enjoyment of a special kind, because quality goes beyond the plate with us.
- With meat from Fitmeat you support Austrian agriculture. Because the value chain remains one hundred percent in Austria.
- What you see is what you get: Whether it's the marvellous marbling of our steaks or the beautiful pastures of our farmers - all the pictures on our website are 100% authentic and taken by us on location. After all, the eye eats with you, doesn't it?