Recipe: Grilled Sweet Bourbon Tenderloin Steaks

Nothing says American like bourbon and beef! This 4th of July, fire up the grill for this super-simple and incredibly tasty recipe that is soon to become a favorite in your household. The recipe below serves 2, but is easily adjusted for your 4th of July barbecue needs. Once you've tried it, you'll want to repeat it soon as a romantic one-on-one summer evening dinner as well!

Grilled Sweet Bourbon Tenderloin Steaks
(Serves 2.)

Ingredients:

2 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2 inch thick
2 Tbsp Bourbon
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the bourbon, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and pour over steaks in a glass dish.  Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
3. Place steaks on preheated grill and cook for approximately 13 minutes for rare, 17 for medium, or 20 for well done, turning once during cooking time.
4. Remove to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before cutting.