Best Steak Marinade Flavor (Printer-Friendly)

A flavorful blend of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs to tenderize and enhance steak taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
02 - ¼ cup red wine vinegar
03 - 2 tablespoons steak seasoning (e.g., 21 Seasoning Salute)
04 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic (fresh preferred)
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Steak

07 - 2 bone-in or boneless New York strip steaks (approximately 10 oz each)

→ Steakhouse Garlic Herb Butter

08 - ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
13 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
14 - ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, steak seasoning, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; seal and shake to mix thoroughly.
02 - Place the steaks into the marinade bag, remove excess air, seal tightly, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for optimal tenderness.
03 - In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped chives, rosemary or thyme, lemon juice if using, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Transfer the butter mixture onto plastic wrap, form into a log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until firm.
05 - Ignite approximately 100 charcoal briquettes in a chimney starter without lighter fluid. When the coals are covered in gray ash, pour them onto one side of the grill creating direct and indirect heat zones.
06 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before grilling to achieve room temperature for even cooking.
07 - Place steaks over direct heat and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side to develop grill marks. Move steaks to the cooler side of the grill and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium doneness.
08 - Remove steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Top each steak with a slice of garlic herb butter and serve alongside preferred accompaniments.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Letting steaks marinate overnight enhances tenderness and flavor penetration.
02 - Resting the steaks after grilling allows juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier texture.

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