Interesting way to prepare a steak

J

jimmyjazz

2,500+ Posts
When I prepare a steak for grilling, I usually hit it with a little olive oil, some sea salt, and some fresh ground black pepper. Well, we decided to grill ribeyes last night, and when I got home from the grocery store, I realized we were out of olive oil. Damn.

Out of the corner of my eye I spotted my bottle of Makers Mark "Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky". Hmmm. I had seen those cheeseball ads for TGIF's "Jack Daniels Grill" entrees . . . why not? So I basted our steaks with a little Makers Mark, and added the sea salt and pepper as usual.

I have to say, those ribeyes turned out AWFULLY good. You couldn't hardly taste the Makers Mark . . . I think it added just a hint of sweetness in contrast to the salt and pepper. Considering how badly some of my kitchen experiments turn out, I was quite pleased.

Has anybody else ever used liquor as a marinade or basting sauce? (Yes, I am aware of the "anything is too much" school of thought. I'm not interested in beating that dead horse. It's not like I slather my steaks in KC Masterpiece.)
 
i done Beam in with some other stuff (that escapes my mind) to saute mushrooms. Turned out pretty good over pork.

Also done a mix with soy, garlic, honey, chili powder and sake to baste ribs.
 
Yeah, a friend of mine makes a true steak marinade out of bourbon, worchestershire sauce, and soy sauce. He actually lets the steaks sit in the marinade overnight.

I just baste mine right before they hit the grill.
 
i usually marinade steaks in tequiza for 24 hours, then use the juices to make some mean sauteed onions and mushrooms to go along with it.

now that i live in an apartment, i can't do that. does someone want to share their grill?
 
The only thing I marinate my steaks and pork chops in is the dry rub from Cooper's BBQ. You can order it online. It's fan-fuckin'-tastic.
 
I haven't... usually stick with garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and a mixture of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano and sometimes fennel seed), -- sear on the stove for a minute or two and stick them in the oven, preheated at 480 or so for a few more minutes. Wait 10 minutes for the juices to redistribute, then chow down.

Oh, and 45 minutes before that, I open the wine.
biggrin.gif
 
speaking of steaks, anyone else notice that HEB now sells usda prime beef in their stores? not just at central market/upscale locations, but your ordinary neighborhood store. i picked up a prime top sirloin for 4.99 last week and it was top-notch. seriously thinking of prime rib for christmas - 7.99/lb not bad at all.
 
I know this is a steak thread, but you can marinade chicken in gin and complimentary spices (garlic, ginger, green onion) and it turns out good.
 
I have been using a Kosher salt, Montreal Steak Seasoning/ Fresh black pepper combination to grill lately. Salt the meat with the Kosher salt- and then hit it w/ the Montreal seasoning. Refrigerate/ let the seasonings soak in- and about a half hour or so before you cook, bring out the the steaks and let them warm up a bit to room temperature. Crack some fresh black pepper on them - and you're ready to go. Tastes great.
 
Infadels.

1) Quality cut of meat.
2) Salt
3) Pepper
4) Baste with melted butter & A) garlic chives or B) lemon
5) Sear on both sides
6) Cook on low HEAT i.e. upper part of grill away from flame til "done" to your taste (i.e. rarish = manly)
 
I've been doing a warm-weather dessert for years:

Slice fresh pineapple, and marinade overnight in Capt. Morgans rum.

Sprinkle with cinnimon, and toss on the grill. Cook until tender, and serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Kickass poolside BBQ desert.
 
Nope, boots are cool and my steaks are damn ******* tasty.
smokin.gif


btw, I even like Nascar --- how you gonna fit that into your grid? A guy likes wine with his steak, cooked with fresh herbs rather than prepackaged seasoning AND he'll watch Nascar on a Sunday afternoon??? Sheit, the world must be coming to an end.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Weekly Prediction Contest

* Predict HORNS-AGGIES *
Sat, Nov 30 • 6:30 PM on ABC

Recent Threads

Prediction Results Threads

2024 Schedules

Back
Top