DIY: STEAK MARINADE: Part 1: Easy to make with less ingredients.

[khekhem]

Here a a few tips on how to make the best steak with less ingredients!!!!!!

Its effortless and just about anyone can do it. Just smash some garlic cloves, toss in some fresh herbs, add a splash of oil and/or vinegar and then just kick back and let the meat soak in the flavor. Not sure how to get started? Use one of each of these elements for success.
1.Oil (Or Other Fat)
Oil coats meat and becomes infused with all of the flavors in your marinade. It ensures juicy meat that will crisp on the grill.

1. Acid (Like Vinegar or Lemon Juice)
   Acid helps tenderize the meat and balance its natural richness. How much to use? Use the same ratio of oil to vinegar as you would for your favorite vinaigrette. Hell, use your favorite vinaigrette as a marinade; it works!
2. Something Salty, Something Sweet
   Season your marinade with more than table salt and white sugar. Try soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, fish sauce, fruit juice, or honey.
3. Herbs, Onions, Garlic
   The traditional aromatics will add freshness and depth to your grillin'.

Here are some of our favorite flavor combos (all made with oil, of course):

Fish sauce + lime juice + palm sugar
Garlic + rosemary + lemon
Thyme + chile + orange
Pink peppercorns + lime wheels + rice wine vinegar + cilantro stems
Apple cider vinegar + onions + cumin
Ginger + garlic + scallion + soy

The possibilities are endless