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Steak Marinade
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Darren Lebner
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Olive Oil, soy sauce, grated garlic, grated ginger, coarse b. pepper, mustard. Dry red wine optional.
Dave_C
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No, but I will. Thanks
Dave_C
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LMichaels There is truth to that, but since I already have these stewing in a marinade I'll give it a go and update later with mine and the wife's a opinion!
EricV.
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On lower grade cuts of beef that I would use on like steak kabobs, I am pretty fond of this:
www.mccormick.com
McCormick® Grill Mates® Brazilian Steakhouse Marinade | Grill Mates
A South American-inspired blend of cilantro, garlic, thyme, and red and black peppers, this marinade is a quick way to add worldly flavor to your favorite dishes. Try with skewered steak, chicken, shrimp, or kebobs for a Brazilian Steakhouse experience.
www.mccormick.com
For seasoning I like the Weber Montana Steak. I only marinade occasionally when I get grocery store strips but I do:
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs worcestershire
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs dijon mustard
2 tbs lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic
Then I sear for 2 minutes on each side before moving to indirect. I call it the 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 method.
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs worcestershire
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs dijon mustard
2 tbs lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic
Then I sear for 2 minutes on each side before moving to indirect. I call it the 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 method.
Brett-EDH
TVWBB Olympian
beef doesn't absorb oil. i'd leave it out and oil the steak before grilling it. further, i try NOT to use EVOO in high heat direct grilling but only as a finishing/eating oil for its added flavor.
McCormicks Montreal seasoning is quite salty out of the jar. I'd probably skip the soy sauce when using their Montreal seasoning.
IMO, NY Strips only need kosher salt for 30-45 minutes before grilling. cook to 132F internal temp and then finish it with a compound butter on the plate as it rests before slicing it.
HBD to your wife. and crack open a nice cab sauv for the occasion. reccos available if you'd like.
McCormicks Montreal seasoning is quite salty out of the jar. I'd probably skip the soy sauce when using their Montreal seasoning.
IMO, NY Strips only need kosher salt for 30-45 minutes before grilling. cook to 132F internal temp and then finish it with a compound butter on the plate as it rests before slicing it.
HBD to your wife. and crack open a nice cab sauv for the occasion. reccos available if you'd like.
Dave_C
TVWBB Fan
I'll always take a wine recco! I'm a bourbon guy, but the wife likes wine and I admit neither one of know a lot about wines!! I do know the wife doesn't like a real dry or real sweet wine so I suppose somewhere in the middle works!
I discovered that a few months ago and have been using it for various beef cuts that I grill and cut into bite sized pieces.On lower grade cuts of beef that I would use on like steak kabobs, I am pretty fond of this:
McCormick® Grill Mates® Brazilian Steakhouse Marinade | Grill Mates
A South American-inspired blend of cilantro, garlic, thyme, and red and black peppers, this marinade is a quick way to add worldly flavor to your favorite dishes. Try with skewered steak, chicken, shrimp, or kebobs for a Brazilian Steakhouse experience.
Mixed with some cilantro lime rice, it makes an easy, enjoyable lunch to take to work. I've tried it on chicken as well, and
that was also good.
Occasionally mistaken for the stutter method.
(sounds good, no matter what you call it)
Joe T Gomez
TVWBB Pro
I glaze mind over with garlic butter 
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Gold Member
If your wife likes a nice steak, don't disappoint her by making it taste like something else. As LMichaels states, salt, pepper and fire are all you need for a good steak.
Brett-EDH
TVWBB Olympian
does your Costco have a wine section? if so, Costco only buys very good wines and sells them at very good prices. from your descriptor above, I'd recco a Barbera (California, anywhere grown) or a Zinfandel (Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles or Santa Barbara AVA's - wine growing regions acronym).
Here's what Total Wine has near you (I think i searched correctly). I collect and drink all these wines (we live in CA) so I recommend them personally. The last one is a guaranteed win. Mass appeal and great flavor profile.
Sobon Estate Barbera Amador
Amador County, Sierra Foot Hills, CA- Aromas of cherry cola and spice with soft, toasty flavors. Mouth filling with long, lingering flavors. A very versatile wine that will compliment many foods.
www.totalwine.com
Rombauer Zinfandel
California- The essence of Napa Zinfandel, this fruit forward wine boasts bright aromas of black cherry and plum layered on the palate with red and dark berry flavors and a slightly spicy finish.
www.totalwine.com
Decoy By Duckhorn Zinfandel
Sonoma County, CA- Aromas are ripe and appealing, offering layers of strawberry jam, raspberry and sweet vanilla, as well as hints of chocolate-covered cherries and white pepper. On the palate, the entry is full and balanced with lovely cranberry notes.
www.totalwine.com
Sobon Estate Zinfandel Fiddletown
Fiddletown, Amador, CA- A stunning multi-faceted wine with intriguing aromas and flavors of spice, black currant, plum, smoky oak and a dusty-cherry component typical of the Fiddletown area. Massive and full-bodied, with an impressive, complex finish. Enjoy with BBQ Beef & Stir Fry.
www.totalwine.com
Sobon Estate Rezerve Zinfandel
Amador, CA- This wine's intense structure, fruit and tannins come together in a high octane blockbuster of black pepper, blackberry, earth and chocolate. Sustainably farmed from the Sobon family's oldest vineyards. Fabulous with grilled lamb, venison, or steak.
www.totalwine.com
don't laugh, but this one is a guaranteed hit:
Conundrum Red
Beverage Dynamics-California - This red blend comes from the Wagner Family, makers of Caymus, and overdelivers at this price point. The nose is full of bright red fruits and luscious mix of tart raspberry and earth. The tannins are welcoming with an impressive linger and a hint of cocoa powder.
www.totalwine.com
Dave_C
TVWBB Fan
Going with the Conundrum Red! The Kroger wine and Spirits near me has it. I have to pick up some asparagus and mushrooms and now a Bottle of Conundrum Red! Thanks for the recommendation!!does your Costco have a wine section? if so, Costco only buys very good wines and sells them at very good prices. from your descriptor above, I'd recco a Barbera (California, anywhere grown) or a Zinfandel (Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles or Santa Barbara AVA's - wine growing regions acronym).
Here's what Total Wine has near you (I think i searched correctly). I collect and drink all these wines (we live in CA) so I recommend them personally. The last one is a guaranteed win. Mass appeal and great flavor profile.
Sobon Estate Barbera Amador
Amador County, Sierra Foot Hills, CA- Aromas of cherry cola and spice with soft, toasty flavors. Mouth filling with long, lingering flavors. A very versatile wine that will compliment many foods.
Rombauer Zinfandel
California- The essence of Napa Zinfandel, this fruit forward wine boasts bright aromas of black cherry and plum layered on the palate with red and dark berry flavors and a slightly spicy finish.
Decoy By Duckhorn Zinfandel
Sonoma County, CA- Aromas are ripe and appealing, offering layers of strawberry jam, raspberry and sweet vanilla, as well as hints of chocolate-covered cherries and white pepper. On the palate, the entry is full and balanced with lovely cranberry notes.
Sobon Estate Zinfandel Fiddletown
Fiddletown, Amador, CA- A stunning multi-faceted wine with intriguing aromas and flavors of spice, black currant, plum, smoky oak and a dusty-cherry component typical of the Fiddletown area. Massive and full-bodied, with an impressive, complex finish. Enjoy with BBQ Beef & Stir Fry.
Sobon Estate Rezerve Zinfandel
Amador, CA- This wine's intense structure, fruit and tannins come together in a high octane blockbuster of black pepper, blackberry, earth and chocolate. Sustainably farmed from the Sobon family's oldest vineyards. Fabulous with grilled lamb, venison, or steak.
don't laugh, but this one is a guaranteed hit:
Conundrum Red
Beverage Dynamics-California - This red blend comes from the Wagner Family, makers of Caymus, and overdelivers at this price point. The nose is full of bright red fruits and luscious mix of tart raspberry and earth. The tannins are welcoming with an impressive linger and a hint of cocoa powder.
Brett-EDH
TVWBB Olympian
i'm sure you'll both like it. it's one of the most flavorful, balanced, easy to drink wines out there. and it's very reasonable priced for what it is. enjoy your dinner!
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