Ginger Steak Marinade With Rum

Written by
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Derrick Riches
Updated 08/11/19
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  • Total: 10 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: about 2 1/4 cups (1 serving)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
596 Calories
1g Fat
95g Carbs
16g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: about 2 1/4 cups (1 serving)
Amount per serving
Calories 596
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3783mg 164%
Total Carbohydrate 95g 34%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Protein 16g
Calcium 341mg 26%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A fantastic steak marinade that includes the bright flavors of pineapple juice, rum, and ginger. This marinade is a great way to turn a poor quality steak into a good steak, and a good steak into a great steak.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 small green onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon​ red pepper flakes (crushed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium non-metal bowl.

  2. Toss to combine and let stand for 15 minutes.

  3. Add steaks to a zip top bag.

  4. Pour marinade over steaks, seal bag and let marinate meat for 3 to 4 hours (but no more), in the refrigerator.

  5. If you are working with a larger piece of meat, double the recipe and marinate for 6 to 8 hours.

Tip

  • Making this marinade 1 day in advance and storing it in the refrigerator until ready to use will give the acids, spices, and sugar the time needed to really combine.Â