RCI-SC.007.0097.001
Dr. Pepper Beef Marinade
This makes for some of the best meat I've ever had. I know a guy who has a secret Dr. Pepper marinade, but he won't give us the ingredients. After years of slowly putting it together, this is what I've come to conclude.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- Dr. Pepper cola (not diet!)1 liter
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 5 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- garlic cloves4 unitcrushed
Method
1
Combine Dr. Pepper cola, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice in a large bowl or container, stirring until well mixed.
2
Crush the 4 garlic cloves using the flat of a knife or a garlic press, then add them to the marinade mixture.
3
Add the peppercorns and coarse salt to the marinade, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the liquid.
4
Taste the marinade and adjust salt or lime juice if needed to achieve a balanced sweet, savory, and tangy flavor profile.
5
Place beef cuts in a large resealable plastic bag or non-reactive container and pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring all surfaces are submerged.
6
Refrigerate the beef in the marinade for at least 4-8 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor, turning the meat occasionally if using a bag.
7
Remove beef from the marinade 15-20 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach closer to room temperature for more even cooking.
8
Reserve a small portion of the marinade separately before removing the meat, if desired, for basting or sauce preparation during grilling or searing.