Easy peasy Blackberry sqeezy! The perfect end of summer grill recipe is here! Combining the  local tastes of WI plus a bonus homemade blackberry brandy BBQ sauce recipe to top it all off.

Ingredients

• 1.5lbs UWP Flank Steak
• 1/4c Wollersheim Blackberry Brandy
• 1/4c Brown Sugar
• 1/4c Olive Oil
• 1/4c Soy Sauce
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients with a whisk. Stir well and dump your marinade into a shallow container or ziploc bag. Place the steak in with it and make sure it is fully covered with your marinade. Let this sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight if possible.
2. When you’re ready to cook, heat a large skillet over high heat on the stove or preheat your grill to 450F.
3. Remove your steak from the marinade and blot off excess moisture with a paper towel.
4. Place your steak directly on your skillet or grill and cook for about 5-6 min per side for Medium Rare.

Blackberry Brandy BBQ Sauce

• 1 Tbsp finely Minced shallots or green onion
  • About 1/2 of a medium shallot
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 Cup Ketchup
• 1/4 Cup Blackberry brandy
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch (if sauce is too thin)
  • Or simmer over the stove to thicken

1. Mix well and serve!
2. If you have a whole shallot, toss everything in a food processor and combine well.