From Sally in Michigan
Apple Brine for Steak
Enough marinade for 2 – 3 lbs. of steak

1 C. Cider or Apple Juice
1 C. Worchestershire Sauce
4 T. Olive Oil
1/4 Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Molasses
3 T. Lemon Juice
3 Large Garlic Cloves, Crushed
1 T. Dried Tarragon
2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Sprig of Fresh Basil, Crushed

Whisk together all ingredients.  Pour into
a large, sealable plastic storage bag.  Add
steak to bag and refrigerate for at least
3 hours, turning occasionally.  When ready
to cook, remove bag from refrigerator and
allow steak to come to room temperature.
Remove steaks from marinade, grill
as desired.

From Pat in Texas
Pat’s Steak Marinade
Makes enough for 4 Filets Mignon

1 C. Cooking Sherry
1/4 C. Soy Sauce
1 T. Dried Onion Soup Mix
2 T. Brown Sugar

Mix all ingredients well.  Cover
filets with marinade in plastic bag.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours; may
marinade overnight if desired.
Remove steak from refrigerator
and marinade and allow to come
to room temperature.  Grill to
desired doneness.

Julie Deepe
Hebron, NE

Steak-A-Cola

Ingredients:
1 can of Coca-cola
1 package of dry brown gravy mix
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 steaks of your choice

Directions:
Rib brown sugar into steaks and put off to the side. 
Mix together cola, gravy mix, and garlic in a small
bowl.  Place steaks and marinade into a zip lock bag.
Place in the refridgerator and let stand for a minimum
of two hours. This marinade is great for grilling or
baking.