Chile Bourbon Steak Marinade
Infuse your steaks with bold, smoky-sweet flavor using this irresistible Chile Bourbon Steak Marinade! Combining the richness of bourbon, the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo, and a sweet touch of honey, this marinade takes your grilling game to the next level. Balanced with zesty lime juice, savory soy sauce, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, it delivers a depth of flavor that's both complex and crowd-pleasing. Fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finishing touch to this easy-to-prepare marinade, which takes just 10 minutes to whip up. Perfect for your favorite cuts of steak, it penetrates deeply into the meat for a juicy, flavorful bite every time. Let the steak marinate for at least four hours—or overnight for the ultimate indulgence—before grilling or pan-searing to perfection. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or a cozy dinner, this chipotle bourbon steak marinade is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup bourbon
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. Whisk until well blended.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, if necessary, and add them to the bowl.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro, stirring gently to incorporate it into the marinade.
Place your steak (up to 2 pounds of your preferred cut) in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
When ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling or pan-searing to your desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
