Tender and Tasty Marinade

Mildred Caruso
San Jose, CA

Tender and Tasty Marinade

Ingredients:
2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2-3 drops liquid smoke

Directions:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix cider vinegar, molasses, ground dry mustard, butter, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pepper flakes, and liquid smoke.  Cook and stir until all sugar has dissolved and butter has melted.  DO NOT ALLOW TO COME TO A BOIL.  Let the marinade cool and pour in a clean glass jar.  It will keep in the refrigerator for about 1 month.  Allow marinade to come to room temperature and shake before opening.  Pour over steaks or steakburgers and marinate for 2-4 hours.