Steak & Ale’s Famous Kensington Club Steak Marinade
This Kensington Club Steak Marinade is a copycat recipe for those who loved the signature entree served at the now-closed Steak and Ale restaurants.
If you remember the delicious steaks at Steak and Ale, this marinade will bring you right back! Even if you’ve never tasted their Kensington Club steak, one bite of this steak will have you hooked. The marinade is the perfect mix of sweet and salty, and it makes for a tender, juicy steak every time. While I love to use this for steaks, it is also great with other cuts of meat like pork or chicken.
What is the Kensington Club Steak?
When Zane and I were still in the early stage of our marriage, our favorite date night was dinner at the wonderful steakhouse, Steak and Ale. We always ordered their signature steak, the Kensington Club, which was marinated for three days in oak barrels. When Steak and Ale restaurants closed, we were determined to find a way to duplicate the Kensington Club at home. After lots of trial and error, this recipe was born!
What makes a good marinade?
A great meat marinade tenderizes the meat while adding flavor. Many recipes follow the formula of a fat, an acid, a salt, and a flavor booster like fresh herbs, seasonings, or other condiments. To tenderize the meat, something acidic like balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or lemon juice works well to break down the muscle fibers. To add a punch of flavor, I love something with a strong umami flavor profile, like Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce. This recipe also calls for garlic powder, sugar, and pineapple juice, which balances out the vinegar, adding a sweet tang and depth of flavor.
What are the Kensington Club Steak marinade ingredients?
All of the ingredients in this recipe play a role in getting that perfect Kensington Club steak taste, and they work together to build so much flavor in the meat. To make this recipe you need the following ingredients:
- 4-5 steaks– We love filet mignon, but you could also use sirloins, T-bones, flank steak (or skirt steak), or ribeye. If you don’t like steak, use another protein like chicken or pork tenderloin.
- 1 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
How do I make this steak marinade recipe?
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, white wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder. Place your steaks in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top. Keep the meat in the refrigerator and let it marinate all day or overnight. Grill your meat until it reaches your desired doneness, using a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature.
What pairs well with this recipe?
Appetizers
- Fried Crab Claws– For a celebration or a special occassion, I love serving these crab claws!
- Satisfying Wedge Salad
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Chopped Salad– This is usually my go-to salad with the Kensington Club steak.
- Cheddar Cheese Fondue with French Onion Dip
- Blackberry Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Side Dishes
- Gourmet Gruyere Cheese Grits– This is my favorite side dish!
- My Twist on Traditional Broccolini
- Smashed Potatoes
- Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
- Chili Lime Sweet Potatoes
Desserts
- Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake– If we are going all out, we finish the meal off with this gluten-free but decadent dessert. It’s more time-consuming, but it yields tasty results!
- Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache– This cake is easier to make, yet just as rich.
- Mimi’s Skillet Apple Cobbler or Skillet Blackberry Cobbler– This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law Mimi.
- Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
- Classic Southern Pound Cake
Kensington Club Steak Marinade
A Polynesian marinade flavored with pineapple, soy, wine & special seasonings that is great on beef, chicken and pork.
Ingredients
- 4-5 steaks (we love filet mignon)
- 1 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup + 2 TB sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients.
- Mix until well combined and seasonings dissolved into the liquid.
- Place meat in Ziploc bag; pour marinade over.
- Marinade all day or overnight, turning occasionally.
- Grill meat according to the desired doneness.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 660Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 60mgSodium 9356mgCarbohydrates 104gSugar 99gProtein 30g
This is truly a meal that is as good as any that you’d get at the finest steakhouse! If you try this delicious marinade, let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I hope this recipe brings you back down Memory Lane!
Be Blessed, and Stay Savvy!
