HONEY-BOURBON BRINE FOR STEAKS RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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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 ste

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

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).

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