Drunken Steak
Marinade for 4 steaks
1 cup bourbon
1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced (I use 2 tablespoons of jarred, minced garlic)
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
For the steak:
I like big, thick Rib-Eyes and New York Strips
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Salted butter
Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. Place the steak in a roasting pan just large enough to hold it. Pour the marinade over it, turning the steak once or twice to coat it evenly with the marinade. Let the steak marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator, covered, turning it once more.
Season and grill your steaks to perfection.
Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board. Top the steaks with butter. Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Pour the juices over the steak and serve at once.