Whiskey-pepper Grilled Steak

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup whiskey or 1/4 cup rye whiskey
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 -4 strips steaks, about 1 inch thick (2.5 cm)

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, stir wine with whisky, garlic, chili flakes, worcestershire, salt and pepper.
• 2 lightly brush both sides of steaks with mixture and set aside.
• 3 set saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 4 boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally until reduced to about 1/3 cup (75 ml), about 10 minutes.
• 5 turn heat to low to keep sauce warm.
• 6 meanwhile, lightly oil grill and preheat barbecue to medium-high.
• 7 place steaks on barbecue and grill with lid closed, turning once, until meat resists slightly when pressed.
• 8 this will take about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 9 drizzle with warm whisky sauce.
• 10 serve immediately.
• 11 portion tip: many strip loin steaks are 12 oz (375 g) or larger.
• 12 you may wish to grill one, then slice it in half for 2 servings or use the second half to make sandwiches.