Absolutely the best homemade marinade for steaks. Make sure you allow your steaks to marinate for at least 60 minutes before throwing them on the grill AND always make sure they are just to room temperature by setting them out of the fridge at least a half hour before cooking. You can marinade up to eight hours in advance or freeze them with this marinade in the bag and allow to thaw the morning before cooking. Always allow steaks to rest for at least five minutes after cooking them to seal in juiciness before serving.
Marinade Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 to 4 pounds steak ribeye, strip, sirloin, filet mignon, etc.
Garlic Herb Butter (Optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large Pyrex measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Place steak in a large, ziploc bag and pour marinade over the top. Close securely.
- Marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. (A bare minimum of an hour.)
To grill
- Preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry to remove excess marinade and to prevent flare-ups on the grill.
- Grill steak to desired doneness.
- Remove steaks from grill and tent with foil. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- Cream softened butter with a spoon or mixer just until smooth. Stir in garlic and chopped herbs until combined.
- Spoon butter mixture onto a square or parchment paper, plastic wrap or wax paper and shape into a log (about 6 inches long). Pull the paper or plastic wrap tightly around it and roll up, twisting the ends tightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the butter is solid again, about 2 to 3 hours. Slice and serve on bread, steak, potatoes, shrimp whatever you want!
