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.

HONEY-BOURBON BRINE FOR STEAKS

Steps:

• 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).