Honey-Bourbon Brine for Steaks
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 8hrs
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
2 steaks
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups water (room temperature)
- 1⁄3 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1⁄3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt (use kosher salt only!)
- 1 tablespoon chopped lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (more to season the steaks before cooking)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh garlic (can use more)
- 6 boneless beef steaks (about 1-inch thick)
directions
- In a bowl combine water with 1/3 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup honey, kosher salt, lemon zest and black pepper; stir to completely dissolve the salt, then add in the garlic.
- Place the steaks in a large resealable plastic bag and set in a shallow dish.
- Pour the brine over the steaks then seal the bag.
- Toss bag to coat the steaks in the brine.
- Place in refrigerator for 6-8 hours (no more than 8 hours!) tossing the bag occasionally making certain that the meat is covered with the brine.
- About 2 hours before cooking the steaks, remove steaks and discard the marinade.
- Rinse the meat VERY well under cold water and place on a plate/s.
- Let the beef sit our on the counter for about 2 hours or until almost room temperature (THIS IS IMPORTANT! the steaks must come down to room temperature before cooking!).
- Season the steaks with only black pepper (salt the steaks after cooking).
- Place the steaks on the grill and grill to desired doneness (or steaks can be oven-broiled).
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Reviews
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THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE ZAAR RECIPE!! I have brined pork, turkey and chicken, thought I'd look for a beef brine-FOUND IT!! We had these huge 2" thick N.Y. Strip steaks that I brined. I added crushed red peppers because we like a little heat. Used this awesome local honey and brined then grilled. OMG YUM! Tasted like prime rib. The second time I made it I used some fresh sliced jalepeno-seeds and all. This is better than any steak marinade! Kitten, this recipe is awesome!! Thank You!!! ~Andi