Skirt Steak
Outside & inside skirt · The fajita original — from the Plate primal.
A long, thin diaphragm muscle with wide-open grain that drinks marinades and sears in seconds. The outside skirt is the original fajita cut — more tender and consistent than the inside skirt, and worth specifying by name.
What It's Called
United States: Skirt steak, Outside skirt, Inside skirt, Fajita meat
Australia: Skirt steak, Thin skirt
United Kingdom: Skirt, Thin skirt
How to Cook It
Marinate + grill : Lime, garlic, soy — 30 minutes is plenty.Plancha / cast iron : The fajita sizzle-platter standard.Never past medium : It turns to rope beyond medium — keep it fast and rare-ish.Signature Dishes
Fajitas, Carne asada, Arrachera tacos, Steak and chimichurri, Philly-style sandwiches
Specify outside vs inside skirt — the price and eating quality differ. Peeled (membrane-off) saves prep labor; Marterra supplies both.
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Marterra Foods — Premium Protein Distribution
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Marterra Foods is a premium protein distributor based in Fife, Washington, serving restaurants, resorts, and specialty retailers across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We specialize in beef, lamb, poultry, pork, seafood, and specialty proteins with full cold-chain integrity from source to your receiving dock.
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We carry a curated selection of premium proteins including USDA Prime and Choice beef, domestic and imported lamb, all-natural poultry, heritage pork programs, wild-caught and sustainable seafood, and specialty items like bison, venison, elk, and wagyu.
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Uncompromising quality, straightforward pricing, and reliable next-day delivery in Greater Seattle. National LTL coordinated for out-of-region partners. Contact us at sales@marterrafoods.com or call 253-921-2050.
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