Marinade for Steak

      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.