Thai-Style Beer Marinade

We have enjoyed this marinade recipe many times. The combination of the honey, beer, and spices makes it a local favorite. Best of all, it is easy to prepare and cooks in a flash.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup peanut oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pilsner (or you can use a darker beer for more a malty flavor)
• 2 tbs. sugar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. Thai chilies (dried) (or use crushed red pepper flakes — or more if you dare!)
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 11/2 tsp. dark toasted sesame oil
• 12 pre-soaked bamboo (or metal skewers)
• 11/2 lbs. favorite meat (elk in the Rockies)

Step-by-step:

1. Cut meat into thin strips (easier if meat is partially frozen).
2. Soak meat in marinade (we like using a 1-gallon zip-close bag and marinating overnight).
3. Skewer the strips.
4. Grill over high heat. Baste and turn after 1-2 minutes (metal skewers will reduce cooking time)
5. Serve with Thai salad or noodles.