Rubbed Flank Steak Recipe Question

[ellielk]

Hi everyone,

I printed this Recipe of the Week yesterday. It calls for the flank steak to be marinated overnight in 1/4 cup rye or bourbon and 2 tbs. soy sauce. Does anyone have a suggestion for a substitute for the whiskey? I hate having to buy even some cheap stuff that may never be used again.

Thanks, Ellie

[ChefChris]

Ellie

When I have needed small amounts of liquor and did not want to purchase a big bottle, I have bought those airplane size ones at the liquor store. They have so many sizes and that might give you just the amount you need for not much money or waste. I personally can't think of a good sub for the whiskey, it is such a distinctive flavor. hopefully someone else has another idea.

chris

[Beth H]

I made this recipe a few months ago -- marinated the beef all day, but not overnight -- and thought that the taste of bourbon was overpowering. We hardly ate any of it, which is a real waste of meat. My mom made this and only marinated the meat for about one hour, and it was a lot better. Did anyone else have this experience with this recipe.

[buddie]

hi elllielk!

i have a wonderful bourbon chicken recipe. maybe if you get a small bottle of bourbon you could use it up really quick


Bourbon chicken
1 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 tsp worchestershire sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dry mustard
pepper

mix all in a baking dish and place in chicken breast(which you have slightlycut so juices can soak in). cover and marinate 2-4 hours turning once. bakeat 375 for 50 minutes or until done. use sauce for dipping if you like. thelonger you marinade the stronger it is!

[venus]

Ellie, I looked on the recipe file to see if I could find the recipe but I couldn't. I don't really like whiskey, so I try not to use it in dishes. I often substitute apple juice--the overprocessed, sugary kind--for it in sauces, but I am not sure if that would work. I hope this helps a little bit.

[ellielk]

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for your suggestions. I ended up using some Pimm's (I love a Pimm's Cup in the summer) for the marinade and I'll cook the thing tonight and tell you how it came out.

Thanks again, Ellie