Bourbon Steak Marinade is a delicious blend of simple spices and sauces. It gives any cut of meat amazing flavor and is easy to make.

Mason Jar full of Dark Brown Marinade with slice of grilled steak in the background
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Homemade Sauces and Marinade is one of my favorite things to make. I usually always have all the ingredients and I can adjust the ingredients to what I prefer. This marinade is packed with flavor and is a budget friendly marinade to make.

Check out more homemade marinades to give any cut of meat flavor – Hibachi Steak Marinade, Asian Chicken Marinade, Whiskey Steak Marinade, and Grilled Pork Chop Marinade Recipe.

Why We Love This Marinade

If you are looking for a marinade that makes your favorite cut of beef flavorful, this bourbon flavor marinade is the one to make.

The marinade mixture ingredients blend perfectly together and is quick to make.

Ingredients

Ingredients - Bourbon, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, smoked paprika, pepper, onion powder

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How to Make Bourbon Steak Marinade

Combining the marinade ingredients in a bowl

Step 1 – In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until the brown sugar is dissolved.

Pouring the marinade in a zip lock bag

Step 2 – Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or a non-reactive container.

Placing the steak in the zip lock bag with the marinade

Step 3 – Add the steak to the marinade, making sure it’s well-coated.

Marinating steak in a zip lock bag

Step 4 – If using a bag, squeeze out excess air before sealing. If using a container, cover tightly

  • Step 5 – Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for more flavor. Avoid marinating longer as the alcohol and soy sauce can start to break down the meat.
  • Step 6 – Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess. Pat the steak dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Step 7 – Cook the steak using your preferred method such as a hot grill or in a cast iron skillet.

Expert Tips

  • Marinating Tips – For tender cuts like rib-eye steaks or strip steak, 2 hours of marinating is plenty to soak in the flavors. If you’re using tougher cuts like flank or skirt steak, aim for closer to 6-8 hours. Just don’t go over 8 hours, since the soy sauce and alcohol can start to break down the meat and make it mushy.
  • Room Temperature Steak – After removing the steak from the bourbon marinade recipe, allow it to rest at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before cooking. This will help the steak cook more evenly.
  • Cooking Time – Cooking steak will vary depending on how you like your steak cooked. We like to allow the steak to rest then slice into bite-size pieces to easily serve.
Marinade in a glass jar with grilled steak on a cutting board

Serving Suggestions

This bourbon steak recipe creates an amazing meal with any cut of meat. We love to serve our steak with veggies and easily cook them on the grill with our steak. These are some of our favorites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bourbon Tenderize Steak?

Yes, bourbon is great to break down the meat’s tougher protein and it also helps to give the steak delicious smoky flavor.

What Type of Steak is Best for this Marinade?

We think this bourbon marinade taste best on flank steaks, London Broil, or Sirloin Steak.

Can I Use Other Cuts of Meat?

Not only does this marinade works great with beef, you can also use it to marinade pork such as pork chops, pork tenderloin and even pork loin roast. This marinade is even great to marinade chicken breast, chicken wings or chicken drumsticks.

Sliced Grilled Steak on a cutting board

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Bourbon Steak Marinade

5 from 1 vote
Bourbon Steak Marinade is a delicious blend of simple spices and sauces. It gives any cut of meat amazing flavor and is easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time: (2-8 hours) 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 2 -3 lbs of steak
Cuisine American
Course Marinade & Seasonings
Calories 464

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or a non-reactive container.
  • Add the steak to the marinade, making sure it’s well-coated.
  • If using a bag, squeeze out excess air before sealing. If using a container, cover tightly.
  • Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for more flavor. Avoid marinating longer as the alcohol and soy sauce can start to break down the meat.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess. Pat the steak dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Cook the steak using your preferred method.

Recipe Notes

For tender cuts like ribeye or strip steak, 2 hours of marinating is plenty to soak in the flavors. If you’re using tougher cuts like flank or skirt steak, aim for closer to 6-8 hours. Just don’t go over 8 hours, since the soy sauce and alcohol can start to break down the meat and make it mushy.
After removing the steak from the marinade, allow it to rest at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before cooking. This will help the steak cook more evenly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 464kcal, Carbohydrates 18g, Protein 5g, Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 20g, Sodium 2277mg, Potassium 220mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 13g, Vitamin A 505IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 41mg, Iron 2mg

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  1. Kasey Harris says:

    5 stars
    Using this marinade made the most delicious steak!