Ingredients:
1 cup Bourbon
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water
3 -4 sprigs chopped fresh thyme
1 beef tenderloin, connective tissue removed
Directions:
Prepare a marinade by combining bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, water and thyme.
Secure beef with butcher’s string.
Pour marinade over beef and refrigerate for 8-12 hours
Turn meat several times during that time.
Prepare grill.
Place meat on oiled grill, reserving marinade.
Cook on high heat with lid closed, turning often and basting occasionally.
Cook until desired doneness.
Using a meat thermometer: rare-115 to 120 F, medium rare-130-135F, medium-140-145 F.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.