Cubesteak with Habanero-pickled Choyote Squash
A spicy take on American comfort-food.
- 4 Medium-sized cubesteaks

Habanero-Choyote Pickle
- 3 Average-sized choyote squashes, peeled and slivered
- 1 Cup vinegar
- 1 Onion, sliced neatly
- 1 Habanero
- 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 Teaspoon salt
Cubesteak Marinade
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon grape jelly
- 1 Tablespoon Pancake syrup
- 2 Teaspoons black pepper if you grind it yourself, 3 if you use already-ground
- 2 Teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon orange concentrate
- 1 Shot of whiskey
Marinate cubesteaks for about 3 hours. Combine all the pickle ingredients a pot and bring to a boil, then let it sit for about 15 miuntes. Brown cubesteak but reserve marinade. Add pickle and marinade together and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
