Andrea's Kitchen

Cognac Marinated Steak

I make this for my husband from time to time because he loves a good thick steak. He also loves cognac and cigars. I thought I would combine two of his favorites. But even I can't cook a cigar! You can substitute bourbon for the cognac.

Ingredients:

• 4 filet mignons or 4 New York Strips, ½ to 2 inches thick
• Cracked black pepper
• Salt, to taste

Marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped

Directions:

1. Blend the marinade ingredients until the garlic salt dissolves.
2. Put the steaks and the marinade in a zip lock bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, no longer than 8 hours.
3. If you want deeper penetration of the marinade use a meat injector and inject some the marinade into the meat then refrigerate with the rest of the marinade.
4. Allow the meat to get to room temperature.
5. Pat the meat dry then brush with olive oil and coat the meat with cracked pepper; then sprinkle with salt.
6. Then grill over charcoal to the desired doneness.
   

Enjoy!

Andrea