Barbecued Whiskey and Soy Steaks

Serves 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes, plus marinating time

Cooking time:
Based on a 2cm/¾inch thick steak):
Rare: 2½ minutes on each side
Medium: 4 minutes on each side
Well done: 6 minutes on each side

Ingredients

• 4 lean rump. sirloin or rib-eye steaks

For the whiskey and soy marinade

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 90ml/5tbsp malt whiskey or Bourbon
• 90ml/5tbsp soy sauce
• 90ml/5tbsp brown sugar
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper

Preparation method

1. In a large non-metallic dish, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Place the steaks in the marinade and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or overnight, turning once.
2. Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference. Set aside to rest on a warm plate.
3. Serve the steaks with a Caesar salad.