Fired Up London Broil

A London Broil is a method of preparation, so named because quick cooking using very high heat is the surest way to achieve a delicious result. Most cuts are from the shoulder and weigh around two pounds. There is very little shrinkage, making it a relatively economical choice.

1 1/2- 2 pound London Broil

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a shallow refrigerator container or zip lock plastic bag, combine oil, tomato sauce, brown sugar, tamari or soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Add meat, turn and seal. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

2. Preheat oven to highest setting or grill to very hot. Remove meat from marinade and place on foil lined baking pan or directly on grill grates sprayed when cold, with vegetable spray. Broil or grill until desired doneness: 4 min. per side for rare, 6 minutes per side for medium, 8 minutes per side for well done.

3. Remove from oven or grill, allow to sit 10 minutes, and slice thinly. Serve warm or at room temperature with pan juices.