Honey Bourbon Brine For Steaks Recipes

HONEY BOURBON STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients in a resealable plastic food storage bag. Place steaks in bag, remove as much air as possible ad seal it. Flip steak over a few times to coat with marinade.
• Place bag in refrigerator for at least two hours and up to eight hours, flip the bag every few hours if possible.
• Heat grill to medium high heat. Remove steak from marinade and blog off the excess moisture with paper towel.
• Place steak on hot grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on first side Turn steaks over and continue to grill 3-5 minutes for medium rare (internal temperature 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8-10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Transfer steak to cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes so that juices are redistributed throughout the meat.
• Thinly slice, going against the grain at about a 35-45 degree angle.

GRILLED SIRLOIN IN BOURBON MARINADE

Steps:

• Prepare marinade ingredients: Pour water, bourbon, soy sauce, honey, dry mustard, and garlic powder into a large zip top bag. Seal bag and lay flat on the counter. Massage the bag with your fingers to dissolve any mustard and garlic powder granules and mix the ingredients.
• Add steak to the bag. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least six hours, turning occasionally.
• Place bag on counter about an hour before grilling. Turn after 30 minutes. Remove steak and discard marinade.
• For 1" steaks, grill about 10 minutes per side, or until about 140-145 degrees. Remove from grill, and cover steaks for about 10 minutes before serving.
• Can serve as steaks, or slice thinly across the grain before serving.