Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Marinade

By Tyler Florence on Food 911 he made strip steaks with this and marinated them for 4-5 hours. If you don't know how to make roasted garlic use Roasted Garlic Paste - it will work for the shallots too though do them separately so that they can develop their own flavors.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup dry sherry
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  strong brewed coffee
• 6  garlic cloves, roasted
• 2  shallots, roasted
• 2  sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2  bay leaves, crumbled
• 1  tablespoon kosher salt
• 1  tablespoon cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum mixing bowl.
2. Pour into a zip-lock bag.
3. Add meat. When ready to cook, discard marinade.