Bourbon Flank Steak

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup water
½ cup bourbon
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (2-pound) flank steak

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zipper-style plastic bag, mixing well. Add the steak; seal bag securely, removing as much air as possible, and place in a large bowl. Marinate for 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
2. Remove steak from marinade, reserving marinade.
3. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot coals (350º to 400ºF / 175º to 205ºC) 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until desired doneness, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
4. To serve, slice steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

Serves 6