Homebrewed Steak Sauce
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Bavarian dark beer (or try Nat's Porter)
1/3 cup dry Sherry
1/4 cup honey (or try 1/4 cup dry malt extract)
1/3 cup malt vinegar
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (hickory or mesquite)
1/2 medium yellow or white onion chopped
4 large clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon hot red chili flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon freshly zested orange peel
1/2 teaspoon each freshly ground black pepper and coriander seed Procedure:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until they are smooth.
Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a slow simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until needed.
This sauce can be used as a baste, marinade or a condiment. Enjoy!