Green Apple Bourbon Strip Steak Yield: 6 portions

Ingredients for Marinade:

• 8 oz. The Perfect Purée Green Apple Puree, thawed
• 4 oz. The Perfect Purée Sweet Ginger, thawed
• 6 – 8 oz. N.Y. strip steaks
• 3 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
• salt & pepper, to taste

Method for Strip Steak:

1. Combine and stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Mix the Maker’s Mark Bourbon with The Perfect Purée’s Green Apple and Sweet Ginger.
3. Pour over the N.Y. strip steaks, coating them thoroughly.
4. Cover and marinate refrigerated for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Ingredients for Green Apple Bourbon Sauce:

• 4 oz. The Perfect Purée Green Apple Puree, thawed
• 6 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
• 12 oz. demi glace
• 1 oz. roasted garlic, pureed
• salt, to taste

Method for Green Apple Bourbon Sauce:

1. In a sauce pot, reduce the Marker’s Mark Bourbon to two ounces.
2. Add in the demi-glace and bring to a boil.
3. Mix in Green Apple Puree and roasted garlic.
4. Bring up to a simmer and strain.
5. Hold warm.

Optional:

Serve with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and garnish with a Green Apple Compote.