Categories: Sauces, Marinade 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      1 c  Olive oil                         1/2 c  Sherry vinegar 
      1 x  Or:                               1/2 c  Wine; red or white 
      1 x  Or:                               1/4 c  Lemon juice 
      2 tb Soy sauce                           2 ea Garlic cloves; sliced 
      1 x  Coarsely ground pepper              2 tb Freshly chopped herbs 
      1 ts Italian seasoning                   1 x  Red peppercorns; if desired 
      1 tb Worcestershire sauce                1 ts Sugar 
  
  "... Ingredients in a marinade can be varied, but it is important to use 
  wine, vinegar, lemon juice, or some acidic liquid to break down the 
  connective tissues.  This process will make the steak more tender. 
  Remaining marinade ingredients add flavor." Use a good-quality olive oil or 
  walnut oil; add good-quality wine or vinegar and a combination of fresh and 
  dried herbs, seasonings, garlic and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade. 
  1.  Place all ingredients in glass screw-top jar; shake vigorously. Arrange 
  meat in shallow glass dish; pierce with a fork. Pour marinade over meat; 
  turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning 
  meat occasionally. 2.  Remove meat from marinade; pat dry. Remove any 
  pieces of spices or herbs that may stick to meat. This recipe is a steak 
  marinade, but the ingredients can be adapted for other meats using the same 
  techniques.