Description
This versatile marinade infuses meat with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. Made with olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, and herbs, it enhances beef, chicken, pork, or lamb perfectly. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, it’s quick to prepare and elevates any meat dish.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme, optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, black pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs until well combined.
- Marinate Meat: Place your choice of meat (beef, chicken, pork, or lamb) in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over it, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal or cover the container and refrigerate.
- Marinating Times: Depending on the meat, marinate as follows: beef or pork for 4 to 24 hours, chicken for 1 to 12 hours, lamb for 4 to 12 hours to allow full flavor absorption.
- Cook Meat: Remove the meat from the marinade and discard used marinade or bring it to a boil for at least 5 minutes if intending to use as a sauce. Cook the meat by grilling, roasting, or pan-searing according to your preference.
Notes
- This marinade provides a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors.
- It is adaptable for various cooking methods including grilling, broiling, and baking.
- Avoid marinating delicate meats like chicken breast for too long to prevent a mushy texture.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you require a gluten-free marinade.
