Peppered Steaks With Blackberry Sauce

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This is a refreshing way to eat a steak. i love to do this during the summertime when the blackberries are in season and you can stop down any dirt road and pick them fresh.

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Steps

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Combine lemon juice , oil , onion , and garlic in large plastic zip lock bag.

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Mix well.

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Place steaks in bag and seal.

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Refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours , turning bag occasionally.

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When ready to cook , rub pepper around the edges of each steak.

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Preheat grill.

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In small saucepan add jam , vinegar , and onion powder.

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Cook over medium heat until jam is melted , stirring constantly.

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Remove from heat.

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Place steaks on gas grill over medium heat , or charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals.

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Cook 8 to 12 minutes or till desired doneness turning once halfway through cooking.

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To serve , spread steaks with sauce and top with fresh blackberries.

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Steaks can also be cooked inside broiler oven by placing on broiler pan 4 to 6 inches from heat and broiling 7 to 10 minutes or until done.

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Ingredients

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beef tenderloin steaks, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic cloves, ground pepper, seedless blackberry jam, red wine vinegar, onion powder, fresh blackberries