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Best Whiskey Steak Recipe with Marinade & Jack Sauce

Bold Flavors and a Juicy Steak are a big hit when you've got the best whiskey marinade and a popping Jack Sauce to work alongside your favorite cuts of meat. This Best Whiskey Steak Recipe with Marinade & Jack Sauce yields a great steak with the whiskey steak marinade and a perfect pan sauce using your favorite sirloin steak, t-bone steak or porterhouse steaks! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
marinade time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Whiskey Steak
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 712kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 ziplock bag
  • 1 sauce pan
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For Whiskey Marinade

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbs minced garlic heaping
  • ¼ cup cup whiskey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 Pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

For Jack Sauce

  • Reserved marinade
  • ½ Cup chicken stock with more as needed
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 tsp corn starch heaping
  • 1 tbs cold water

Instructions

For the Marinade

  • Whisk all ingredients together well.
  • Reserve ½ cup for the Jack sauce
  • Place steak into plastic bag
  • Pour the marinade over the steak and make sure the steak is coated well.
  • Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • Cook steak according to your preferences.

For the Jack Sauce

  • Place reserved marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken stock and the sprig of rosemary. Heat until beginning to bubble.
  • In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and cold water together
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the marinade mixture and whisk well, add more chicken broth if the mixture becomes too thick. Thin with chicken stock to the thickness you desire. If you get it too thin, just allow it to simmer more and it will thicken.

Notes

  • This recipe allows you to use any cut of steak you prefer, I recommend a T-bone or Ribeye for the most flavor and tenderness.
  • Use a good grade of whiskey, one that you would actually drink. It affects the overall flavor of your recipe. I’m using Woodford Reserve in mine.
 
Substitutions
Whiskey - Any good bourbon will work.
Soy Sauce - Braggs Aminos
Olive Oil - Vegetable oil is fine to use.
Cayenne Pepper - 3Tbs hot sauce.
Rosemary - Sprigs of Thyme work as well.
Cornstarch Slurry - You can thicken with flour as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2301mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg