If you’re looking for a great steak marinade for grilling, this is one of the best. All you need is 5 minutes of prep time to whip up this delicious recipe. It’s perfect for various cuts of steak and really adds in a delicious flavor and taste.

Make certain to check out my Flavorful Grilled Steak Kabob Recipe to use with this simple steak marinade. Simple and easy.

What I really enjoy about making up this marinade for steak is that I always have the ingredients on hand to use. It’s as simple as measuring, mixing, and applying and that’s just what I’m looking for when I’m ready to grill.

Steak Marinade For Grilling

Being able to find a good marinade at the store has proven to be difficult because you never really know the ingredients that are added in. This is why this homemade steak marinade is really, really good. Not only is it made with easy and simple ingredients but it’s also a great flavor and taste.

It pairs perfectly with steak and other cuts of beef and it’s been my go-to marinade recipe for years.

How long do you marinate meat?

This all depends on the thickness of the meat. If a cut of beef is really thick, you’re going to want to give it more time to penetrate throughout. For thinner cuts of meat, minimal time is fine.

You can easily marinate beef for a few hours or even overnight as well.

Can you over marinate beef?

You bet. You have to be careful with the balance. A good rule of thumb is to start with a couple of hours and cook and see what you think. You’ll find that a taste test will help you be the judge of if it’s perfect or if you need to marinate it longer next time.

Ingredients Needed to Make Steak Marinade

• low-sodium soy sauce 
• olive oil 
• Worcestershire sauce 
• Dijon mustard 
• garlic
• dried minced onions 
• steak seasoning 
• fresh parsley, finely chopped 

Steak

• steaks 

How to Make Steak Marinade

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined
2. Add steak to a resealable bag
3. Pour marinade over steak, seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours
4. Remove steaks, discard marinade and allow to come to room temperature
5. Grill steaks as desired 

Tips for Marinating Steak

Marinade time will vary depending on the thickness and quality of the steak.

It’s also important to note that marinating your steak is not going to make it more tender. This is a misconception that many people have. Marinating only adds flavor.

How do you store leftover steak marinade

I typically use all my marinade when I’m cooking the steak but if you find that you have some leftover, you can add it to a jar with a lid and store it in the fridge.

This will keep it fresh and ready for you to use on another cut of beef.

Can you use steak marinade or other types of meat?

The ingredients used in this marinade pair best with the flavor and texture of beef. You’ll find that there are other great options for chicken and pork, and I don’t vary or mix those marinades.

You may be interested in my Chicken Marinade or Pork Chop Marinade recipe!

Make certain to play around with this marinade as you’re applying it to your steak. The timeframe that you marinate it is going to really enhance and change the flavor.

Delicious Grilling Recipes

• Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad With A Delicious Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Best Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe With Homemade Dry Rub
• Grilled Asparagus (With Foil) – Easy Side Dish For Grilling

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The ingredients called for in this Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe are super simple and easy to find in any grocery store. You may even have everything you need on hand. And preparation couldn’t be any easier. You literally whisk the ingredients together, bring to a boil, and then simmer. Once cooled, your sauce can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge.

Kansas City is one of the barbecue capitals of America. Known for their burnt ends of pork and brisket, Kansas City barbecue goes amazingly well with their signature sweet and spicy tomato-based sauce. It’s really hard to determine what is more iconic – the burnt ends or the sauce. Regardless, I’m here to show you how to make this delicious BBQ sauce so you can put it on some burnt ends of your own.

Henry Perry is said to be the original creator of the Kansas City BBQ sauce. He opened his restaurant in 1908 and quickly became famous for his style of barbecue. The key to the signature flavor is the sauce is tomato-based and gets its sweetness from brown sugar and molasses.

This barbecue sauce is perfect with the burnt ends recipe you can find on the site. And, if you’re looking for side dishes, you can’t go wrong with the Hassle-Free Smoked Mac & Cheese and a good ole pan of cornbread.

Ingredients for Kansas City BBQ sauce

Full recipe and instructions are below

• Ketchup
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dark brown sugar
• Molasses
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Smoked paprika
• Ground black pepper
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Chili powder
• Ground mustard

HOW TO MAKE KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE

Begin by mixing all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed sauce pan

Bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce the heat and simmer.

Allow to BBQ Sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar. Then store it in the refrigerator.

HELPFUL TIP  

If you want to make sure everything gets thoroughly combined, combine the dry ingredients before adding in the wet.

Barbecue Sauce Variations

Love spicy barbecue sauces, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce. Or you could even add a fresh hot pepper of your choice that you’ve cut in half to the sauce as it simmers. Remove the pepper when the sauce is done. The flavor will have infused the sauce.

Want a stronger smoky flavor? Try using smoked chili powder.

Equipment needed to make sauce

Basically everything needed for this recipe are things you should already have on hand.

You’ll need: measuring cups and spoons, a saucepan, and a whisk.

Storage

This will last for up to two weeks in an airtight container stored in the fridge. We especially like using a mason or glass jar with a tight lid.

Top Tip

Allowing this sauce to develop it bold flavor is accomplished by making this recipe the day before you need it so that is has the best flavor.

Kansas city bbq sauce – frequently asked questions

What is special about Kansas BBQ sauce?

Kansas City BBQ sauce is known for its sweet, tomato-based flavor. 

What is different about KC BBQ sauce?

What’s said to take this sauce over the top is the addition of apple cider vinegar.

Is this BBQ sauce sweet or spicy?

That’s the great thing about the sauce – it’s both and more. Kansas City Barbecue sauce is tangy, sweet, and spicy.

What is different about Kansas City and North Carolina sauce?

KC BBQ sauce is known for being sweet and tomato-based while Carolina BBQ Sauce is often generally vinegar-based and has a spicier flavor.

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THIS BBQ SAUCE?

If you are looking for the perfect pairing for this barbecue sauce, you can’t go wrong with our Traeger Smoked Beef Brisket, Smoked Tri-Tip, Traeger 321 Ribs, additional we love this Smoked Meatloaf.

Looking for more Sauce Recipes? Because we love sauce with smoked meat, we suggest you try these…

• Alabama White Sauce
• Texas BBQ Sauce
• Easy BBQ Sauce
• Carolina BBQ Sauce

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