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Tis the season to get grilling! Treat yourself to these Grilled Orange Marmalade Marinated Steaks that are the best of sweet and savory!
It’s a cross-cultural phenomenon, one that disregards time, geography, and evolution, changing only in its appearance, and only slightly in its mode of delivery and operation. No matter how far back its origin recedes into the impossibly distant past, drifting well beyond the meager and often hazy confines of recorded history, it has remained a part of humanity’s shared culinary experience. It has witnessed the transition from caves to villas, has outlasted the invisible reign of a thousand fallen deities, and has left a more lasting impression upon our daily lives than even the most powerful of empires.
The charcoal fired grill.
Indeed, of all the inventions to drift peacefully or explode violently from the collective and oft twisted mind of humanity, this singular relic of our primal past, and this alone, we seem determined to cling to.
I found myself pondering precisely that subject while standing opposite the grilling aisle during a recent emergency visit to The Home Depot. As the chatter of the crowds around me faded into a single, jarring line of static, and my own ‘emergency’ dulled into a vaguely gnawing sensation that I simply wanted excised, I decided then and there that I would heal my frayed nerves with some summer themed comfort grilling. Before leaving, I purchased a Kingsford Original Twinpack of charcoal for only $9.88 (this offer is going until 6/21), which equates to about thirty-six pounds of briquettes. Yes, this was going to be some serious grilling, perhaps not a full thirty six pounds all at once, but some serious grilling nonetheless.
I arrived home just before sunset, and for the simple heck of it, I decided to pull together the spirit and flavor of the season into a single, classic barbeque item – marinated steaks. To begin, I put together a sweet and spicy marinade, using a full cup of orange marmalade as the base, which I spiced with red pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Teriyaki and balsamic vinegar provided a savory counterbalance, and flavorful complexity.
With the steaks set to marinate, it was time to prep the grill. As I outlined in a previous post, I always like to take a simple preventative measure against sticking, especially when dealing with meats. To do so, I soak a rag in vegetable oil, and then rub down the grate. Simplicity itself. This coats the grate, and prevents sticking without the use of harsh chemicals or synthetics, which aside from being unhealthy can also adversely affect the taste of the food.
After about an hour, the grill was prepped, lit, and ready for the steaks, which by that time were finished marinating. After assembling the steaks on a platter, I carried them outside, and began grilling. On the heels of a long day, the process of grilling was more or less my fiery therapy as I cooked the steaks one after another, and watched with no small sense of triumph as my pile of freshly grilled meat rose as the sun sank. By the time night had fallen, and my porch was lit up with lanterns, I had a platter lined steaks grilled rare with just a hint blackened char.
Sitting down to the steaks, I could have easily imagined them as the centerpiece for a Father’s Day dinner, or as the ‘hero plate’ of a classic barbeque get together with friends and family, or even grilled poolside for afternoon party.
What are some of your favorite go-to grilling recipes?
Grilled Orange Marmalade Marinated Steaks
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 lbs. shell steaks
For the Marinade:
- 8 oz. orange marmalade
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbs. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbs. teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Combine all of the above in a bowl and mix. Place the steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Set up barbecue and grill steaks to how you like them cooked.
Notes
Prep Time does not include Inactive Prep Time!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
And those are my Grilled Orange Marmalade Marinated Steaks. If you enjoyed this recipe, or have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you!
Happy Grilling!
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Comedy Plus says
Oh my this looks and sounds so very good. We're grilling steaks this weekend. We should give this a try. I think hubby would love this.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Beth says
Ooh ... I think the addition of orange marmalade is brilliant!
Sandra Czosek says
Not sure if my comment came over or not - said I was spam. Anyway this sounds so good I made a copy!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Love sweet and spicy marinades! These steaks look so good! 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I do a lot of grilling and in East Tennessee I have the opportunity to do so pretty much year around. Since we live in the woods and I'm cooking on a wood deck, I gave up on charcoal and I use propane. I do love a good steak but I don't usually mix sweet with my meat. However, I do like orange and a bit of spice so this recipe caught my attention. The final result, that great looking steak, sold me...and I'll have to give it a try! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
I've never used marmalade in a steak marinade but what a brilliant idea! I bet these tasted amazing!
Manila Spoon says
Love the citrus hint on the marinade and with the other spices added, I can imagine how flavorful the steak must bee!
Sarah B says
This looks amazing! What a great idea! I definitely love a sweet marinade but never thought to use marmalade! YUM! #client
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Megan Chamberlin says
My mouth is literally watering at the sight of these juicy steaks! Thank you for sharing your awesome recipe at #MerryMonday!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This sounds and looks fabulous! Looking forward to trying it! Pinning and also sharing on Facebook tomorrow!..
Stephanie says
These steaks sound and look incredible! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us. This post will be featured at Roses of Inspiration tomorrow afternoon!
Have a great week!
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow & The Sacred Eclectic says
I was at a picnic yesterday and there was a grill. And charcoal. Too bad it was just hotdogs and not what you're cooking! 🙂
Sherry says
Looks yummy. Great post. Wonder how it would do on the stove in an iron skillet. Maybe I'll try. Thanks for sharing.
Miz Helen says
It would be wonderful to have these delicious steaks on the grill for the upcoming holiday! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen