DIY ESSENTIALS: EASY STEAK SAUCE AND/OR MARINADE

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Storage Of Homemade Condiments, Spices, and Sauces Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in "Weck Jars" and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored, this sauce should last 4 - 6 weeks.
• Homemade Ketchup Okay, this may seem like a lot of time to spend on making ketchup; however, the time spent is well worth the flavor you get on the other side. Plus, since you're making it from scratch, you can vary the ingredients to suit the occasion. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=3
• Homemade Worcestershire Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies, or all those chemical preservatives? It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. So yummy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
• Fruit Puree The thing that gives this sauce its zing is a bit of cranberry puree. It really does make a difference. Here is the recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/fruit-sauce/sweet-savory-essentials-fruit-puree.html
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add all of the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
• Lightly simmer, about 95f/35c.
• After 5 minutes, remove from the heat, allow to completely cool, and store, as recommended above, in the refrigerator, or freezer
• CONVERTING INTO A MARINADE
• Add all of the ingredients together, then add the steak in something like a Ziploc bag, and marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, and a maximum of 8 hours.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve with just about any good steak. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith and keep cooking.