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Adobo Marinade Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Adobo Marinade! Perfect for chicken, beef, pork, tempeh, and fish, this 5-minute marinade delivers incredible flavor. Infuse your proteins with the rich, savory notes of adobo for unbelievably juicy and tender results. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, this marinade is your secret weapon for weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 279.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Adobo Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 0 Salt (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Dried Mexican Oregano (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Ground Cumin (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Dried Thyme (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 0 Orange Juice (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Lime Juice (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Olive Oil (not included in recipe 29306)
  • 0 Fresh Cilantro (not included in recipe 29306)

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How to Make Adobo Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and black pepper.
  2. Add your choice of protein (chicken, beef, pork, tempeh, or fish) to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated.
  3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor. (For quicker results, marinate for at least 15 minutes)
  4. Grill, bake, pan-fry, or air-fry your marinated protein until cooked through. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

15g

Carbs

6g

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