Red Wine Marinade for Steak - with relish

"This is my favorite grilling marinade - it's easy and delicious for any red meat - we like sirloin or ribeye - and it's said to have healthful properties, drawing out the "bad" fat and adding in the "good" kind. All I know is the meat is tender and flavorful and it's a snap to prepare." Stacy Cooper

• 1 tablespoon (or to taste) fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon (or to taste) flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine or red wine vinegar

METHOD

Combine wine, oil, garlic, peppercorn and rosemary in a small bowl. Stir to combine and pour into a glass bowl or large plastic bags that can be sealed. Put in steaks, cover or zip up tight, and marinate in refrigerator up to eight hours (longer than that and the meat starts to break down).

Remove steaks and discard marinade. Grill to perfection - don't overcook. The meat will feel a little softer than usual, but it is cooking.

Relish: chop together rosemary leaves, parsley, salt, pepper, cloves, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Put mixture in a small bowl, mix in remaining oil and wine or vinegar. It should be the consistency of a loose, rustic pesto.

Serve a dollop of relish on top of each steak.

Serves: 2

Contributor: Stacy Cooper

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