Berry Balsamic Marinade

Berry Balsamic Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup marsala
• 1/4 cup Celia's Traditional balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespooncoffee, brewed
• 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 12 fresh cherries (Pitted) or 12 frozen cherries (Pitted)
• 12 fresh blueberries or 12 frozen blueberries
• 3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoonsbutter

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor add wine, vinegar, strawberry preserves, garlic, Splenda, coffee, salt, pepper, pitted cherries and blueberries. Puree.
2. Place meat in a large zip lock bag and pour in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or over night for steak and for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours for chicken.
3. Remove meat and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Add finely chopped shallot and set aside.
4. Preheat broiler or prepare grill. Broil or grill meat until cooked to desired doneness.
5. While meat is grilling bring sauce to a boil and then simmer. Stir in butter.
6. If using London Broil, thinly slice crosswise, against the grain. Add any juices on the cutting board to the sauce. Serve with sauce. If using chicken or other steak cuts - serve with sauce.