London Broil Explained to Brits Who Thought It Was a Geography Lesson
London Broil and the Geography Problem
London broil is neither from London nor broiled. This has not stopped it from causing international confusion. British cooks encountering the term assume it is a regional specialty, perhaps eaten near a bridge. Americans insist it is a method, not a cut, while quietly disagreeing on what that method is.
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica entry on London broil, the dish originated in the United States. London has never acknowledged it.
Why London Broil Sounds British Enough to Be Believable
The name suggests restraint, tradition, and disappointment. This aligns perfectly with stereotypes. Marketing experts argue London broil tested better than Aggressively Marinated Beef.
The BBC Food section has no official London broil recipe, which is the most British response possible.
Eyewitness Accounts From Confused Kitchens
One British home cook reported searching for the cut at three butchers before realizing it was a concept. An American expatriate attempted to explain it and gave up halfway through the sentence.
Chefs agree the steak is fine. The name is the problem.
London Broil as Cultural Exchange
London broil represents how food travels faster than accuracy. Americans borrowed the name. London provided silence. Everyone eats anyway.
Anthropologists note this is how most culinary misunderstandings persist.
The Future of London Broil
London broil will continue existing without Londons consent. Restaurants will keep serving it. Brits will keep asking questions.
In the end, London broil is not about place. It is about confidence.
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