Memorial Day Rubs & Marinades For Your Cookout
Updated: 9 hours ago
Memorial Day rubs and marinades keep the cookout simple: a sriracha honey marinade, a Korean spice rub, and a Mexican burger rub.
The smell of grilling is in the air! We love a good steak rub or marinade, and it is even better at cookout time. These three are simple, easy, and perfect for Memorial Day. Let's dig into these Memorial Day rubs and marinades.
Grilled sriracha marinated New York strip steak
Impress your guests with this grilled sriracha marinated New York strip. The marinade is a little spicy and a little sweet from the honey, and it is perfect to grill up with some veggies. Get the full recipe: Grilled Sriracha Marinated Strip Steak.
Ingredients
1 Pre New York Strip steak
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
1 tbsp avocado or grapeseed oil
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 resealable plastic or silicone bag
Instructions
Place the steak in a bag with all the other ingredients.
Gently massage the bag until the marinade is mixed and the steak is coated.
Place the bag on a plate and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 4 hours.
Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium-high heat, and take the steak out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking.
Remove the steak from the bag with tongs and place it on the grill. Cook about 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare (125 to 130°F). The honey browns quickly, so watch the heat.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and enjoy.
Korean spice rub for your Memorial Day cookout
This dry rub gives your steak a Korean BBQ taste that is absolutely addicting, and it gives Pre's grass fed and finished steak a completely different flavor.
Ingredients
2 tbsp Korean chili flakes
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Mix all the rub ingredients in a bowl.
Use your hands to coat the steaks with the rub, then coat them with high heat oil.
Use the two-zone grill method: heat one side of the grill to medium-high and the other to low.
Place the steak on the medium-high side, cook to your desired doneness, then move it to the low side.
Rest for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and enjoy.
Mexican burger rub for your Memorial Day cookout
A burger rub? You heard that right. Mix the rub ingredients in a bowl and coat the burgers. Your cookout guests will not see this one coming! Use Pre ground beef shaped into patties.
Ingredients
1 tbsp chipotle powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Mix all the rub ingredients in a bowl.
Use your hands to coat the burgers with the rub, then coat them with high heat oil.
Heat the grill to medium-high and add the burgers.
Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, and a little longer if you like them well done.
Rest for 5 minutes, then top with avocado, cilantro, red onion, and salsa.
Looking for more cookout ideas? Read steak over burgers, or learn how to cook steak on the grill.
Pre beef to pair with your Memorial Day rubs and marinades
Your cookout is only as good as the quality of your beef. Pre is a meat brand built around a shared commitment to doing things as nature intended, delivering healthy, delicious food. From pasture to package to plate, we consistently source only 100% Grass-Fed & Finished beef raised with no added hormones and no sub-therapeutic antibiotics, and Non-GMO Project Verified.
FAQ
How long should I marinate steak?
For the sriracha marinade, refrigerate the steak for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 4 hours.
What temperature should burgers reach?
Cook burgers until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
What is the best way to grill steak for a cookout?
Use the two-zone method: sear over the hot side, then finish over the cooler side. Read our two-zone grill method guide for the full technique.
Want more marinade know-how? Read 8 tips and tricks for marinating meat.
Where can I buy Pre 100% Grass-Fed & Finished Beef?
Pre Brands beef is a lean, High Protein, delicious way to keep dinner healthy. Use our store locator to find a store near you, browse all Pre products, or find us on Instacart.
