Marinade for Red Meats 2 cups red wine 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small handful parsley, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced thin 1 can beef consommé 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaves 1/2 scant teaspoon thyme 1/2 scant teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Mix together in a saucepan and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. May be used for soaking meat before grilling as well as in the water pan of a smoker.