Your favorite Steak marinades?

[TheVrolok]

As I sit here chowing down on an enjoyable steak I marinated with some chipolte pepper, salt, lime juice, and some other spices I began wondering about other marinades to try. What are your favorites?

 

[Leros]

It better include lots of black pepper. Yum

 

[Sentrosi2121]

Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Right answer. Good beef should be tasted, not covered up with citrus.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Right answer. Good beef should be tasted, not covered up with citrus.

I would agree that certain steaks (filets) don't need a marinade, but a london broil for example, can benefit from a nice marinating.

 

[Crusty]

Salt + pepper

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Right answer. Good beef should be tasted, not covered up with citrus.

I would agree that certain steaks (filets) don't need a marinade, but a london broil for example, can benefit from a nice marinating.

Absolutely true, London Broil should definitely be marinated. But I would not categorize London Broil as a steak any more than a pot roast is a steak.

 

[compuwiz1]

Au Naturale

 

[zinfamous]

I prefer without: salt + pepper is all that is ever needed, but I don't mind branching out sometimes.

recorded this Bobby Flay challenge where he prepares Jerk Steaks. That will be my next task.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
Steak never needs a marinade. Though I do love a good steak au poivre.

Right answer. Good beef should be tasted, not covered up with citrus.

I would agree that certain steaks (filets) don't need a marinade, but a london broil for example, can benefit from a nice marinating.

Absolutely true, London Broil should definitely be marinated. But I would not categorize London Broil as a steak any more than a pot roast is a steak.

Eh, London Broil is still often a flank steak, but I understand what you're saying and I could go either way with it.

 

[spidey07]

Depends on the cut honestly. But a quick one with oil, vinegar (or lime juice), salt/crushed pepper corns, garlic and your favorite fresh herbs works on cuts that "need" a marinade. I'll throw some worchestchire (love that stuff) or A1 in in there as well. Careful if you use citrus, don't marinade for more than an hour or two. You're not making steak ceviche'.

I like your chipotle pepper idea. Bet that's pretty good. I guess canned adobo would be good as well.

 

[ChanHo78]

if you marinade a stake with anything you should be shot, same goes with anyone that uses steak sauce.

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
I prefer without: salt + pepper is all that is ever needed, but I don't mind branching out sometimes.

recorded this Bobby Flay challenge where he prepares Jerk Steaks. That will be my next task.

Be sure to marinade the steak in pineapple juice for 1 day before cooking. Trust me.

EDIT: Not for the flavor. Though the little flavor it does add goes really nicely with Jerk seasoning.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: ChanHo78
if you marinade a stake with anything you should be shot, same goes with anyone that uses steak sauce.

FAIL. Most non-rib cuts need a marinade. They are too tough and the marinade will help with that. Along with cooking them longer and not as hot.

But then we're getting into arguing terminology. Most people consider a "steak" to be a rib cut. That's not totally true. A flank or skirt steak is a perfect example and one that really benefits from a marinade.

memorize this

 

[HardcoreRobot]

steak should not need a marinade

 

[spidey07]

Nicer picture along with which cuts should be marinaded. Also which cooking methods for the different cuts.

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[blodhi74]

Salt

 

[techs]

I use a house brand mesquite I get at my local supermarket.
I "marinate" it for 10 minutes.
When I barbecue it virtually all evaporates and really just leaves the tiniest hint of spices.
The garlic, mesquie, onion type flavors are VERY subtle, BARELY noticeable.

And yes, for good steak no steak sauce is necessary.

 

[Cheeseplug]

Red wine, mashed garlic clove, tablespoon of honey, salt and pepper.

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: Cheeseplug
Red wine, mashed garlic clove, tablespoon of honey, salt and pepper.

barf

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Nicer picture along with which cuts should be marinaded. Also which cooking methods for the different cuts.

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It's a shame how many guys just beat their chests and claim that all cuts should be eaten without any type of marinade.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: spidey07
Nicer picture along with which cuts should be marinaded. Also which cooking methods for the different cuts.

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It's a shame how many guys just beat their chests and claim that all cuts should be eaten without any type of marinade.

They're doing it wrong.


But really it's a terminology thing on what a "steak" is. Perfect example is flank/skirt which used to be a really cheap cut but because of marketing now it's the "in" thing and the price is way too high for what it is.

 

[compuwiz1]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: spidey07
Nicer picture along with which cuts should be marinaded. Also which cooking methods for the different cuts.

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It's a shame how many guys just beat their chests and claim that all cuts should be eaten without any type of marinade.

Well, this guy just doesn't buy the kind of meat that needs a marinade.

 

[Arkaign]

A bit of Jack Daniels or Johnny Walker, a bit of Worcestershire, a tiny bit of soy sauce, and a tiny amount of garlic = wonderful.

 

[Dulanic]

I don't commonly use steak marinade, but if I do I LOVE Dale's. It is a VERY good steak or burger marinade.