Prairie Style Tri-Tip Steaks


1/4 cup rye or whiskey or apple juice
2 tbsp each soy sauce and vegetable oil
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. each chili powder, dried thyme & coarsely crushed black peppercorns
4 marinating or tri-tip grilling steaks,3/4 inch thick.


1) In a reusable freezer bag, combine whiskey, soy sauce, oil. garlic. brown sugar, chili powder, thyme and peppercorns. Add steaks to bag; seal thighly refrigerate 8 to 24 hours for maximum flavour.

2) Discard marinade. Grill, broil or saute using medium- high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium donenes- best cooked only to medium.

3) Serve with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.