Best Honey Bourbon Brine For Steaks Recipes

HONEY BOURBON STEAK

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Tender, juicy steak marinated in a Bourbon Steak Marinade. This Honey Bourbon Steak recipe makes the best steak ever!

Provided by Julie Evink

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. dark brown sugar (packed)
1/3 c. bourbon
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 lb sirloin 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 1109 mg, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HONEY-BOURBON BRINE FOR STEAKS

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Just wait until you taste your steaks with this brine, you will be in heaven lol! it's a fantastic brine for steaks and also any cut of beef. The brine is enough for 6 (1-inch) steaks or a few less thicker steaks. Do not brine the steaks anymore than 6 hours, 8 hours maximum, and please DO NOT brine for 24 hours! The steaks must be left out on the counter for a couple of hours to bring down to almost room temperature, this is an important step to relax the meat fibers, this will create a more tender and juicy steak, so start this recipe early in the day. Use kosher salt only for this brine!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Sauces

Time 8h

Yield 2 steaks

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

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).