Honey-Bourbon Brine for Steaks Recipe

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Honey-Bourbon Brine  for Steaks
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Place the steaks in a large resealable plastic bag and set in a shallow dish.
  3. Pour the brine over the steaks then seal the bag.
  4. Toss bag to coat the steaks in the brine.
  5. 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.
  6. About 2 hours before cooking the steaks, remove steaks and discard the marinade.
  7. Rinse the meat VERY well under cold water and place on a plate/s.
  8. 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!).
  9. Season the steaks with only black pepper (salt the steaks after cooking).
  10. Place the steaks on the grill and grill to desired doneness (or steaks can be oven-broiled).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 913.65 Kcal (3825 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.46g 45%
Cholesterol 340.2mg 113%
Sodium 1479.62mg 62%
Potassium 1580.44mg 34%
Total Carbs 28.59g 10%
Sugars 22.98g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 117.91g 236%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 12.7mg 71%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 145.75 Kcal (610 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g 45%
Cholesterol 54.27mg 113%
Sodium 236.04mg 62%
Potassium 252.12mg 34%
Total Carbs 4.56g 10%
Sugars 3.67g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 18.81g 236%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3%
Iron 2mg 71%
Calcium 12.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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