Grilled Bourbon Steak Recipe | The Recipe Critic

Fire up the grill for these mouthwatering Grilled Bourbon Steaks! Marinated in a blend of whiskey, brown sugar, and savory spices, these steaks are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.

It’s grilling season, and I couldn’t be more excited! Make this a complete meal by serving this steak with some delicious grilled sides like grilled corn, grilled vegetable kabobs and watermelon for your next BBQ.

Ingredients Needed

This grilled bourbon steak recipe only requires a handful of simple ingredients. Once you whip up the marinade and let your steak marinate for 1-4 hours, then you are on your way to juicy, flavorful ribeyes! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Ribeye Steaks: Choose ribeye steaks with plenty of marbling. This will ensure that they are nice and tender after being cooked. If you want to know about other cuts of meat and substitutions, see my post about that here.
• Bourbon Whiskey: Any brand will work to add flavor and break down the enzymes in the meat, yielding a tender, juicy steak!
• Brown Sugar: Balances the tanginess of the bourbon, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with a hint of sweetness.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds bright flavor and also helps to tenderize the meat.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Includes a blend of vinegar, garlic, chiles, molasses and more for a wonderful umami taste.
• Garlic: 3 cloves of freshly minced garlic will infuse the steak with savory flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: To taste!

How to Make Grilled Bourbon Steak

Grilled bourbon steaks are really simple to make, and they are loaded with a big punch of flavor! Just be sure to plan enough time for the marinating and resting time. You will want to make these grilled ribeye steaks all season long!

1. Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whiskey, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Marinate the Steaks: Pour the marinade into a sealable bag, add the steaks to the bag and seal it shut. Allow the steaks to marinate for between 1-4 hours in the fridge.
3. Heat the Grill: While the steak is marinating, heat a grill up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When the steaks have marinated, remove them from the fridge and allow them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the steaks from the bag and discard the marinade.
4. Grill the Steaks: Brush the grill with oil and grill the steaks about 4-5 minutes per side. The internal temperature should reach between 120-155 degrees fahrenheit, depending on how rare you’d like the steak to be.
5. Let Rest and Serve: Remove the grilled steaks from the grill and place on a clean plate to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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