Easy Grill Marinade Recipe

Elevate your grilling game with this incredible all-purpose marinade, inspired by the famous Black Dog Restaurant in Martha's Vineyard! Perfect for chicken, meat, vegetables, and fish (omit red wine vinegar for white fish). This vibrant marinade delivers deep, delicious flavor with minimal effort. Marinate for at least 30 minutes for best results, or overnight for maximum flavor penetration. Get ready for juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful grilled dishes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1003.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Grill Marinade

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How to Make Easy Grill Marinade

  1. In a large glass bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add your protein or vegetables to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate overnight (or up to 24 hours).
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the food from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  6. Grill your food to desired doneness, basting occasionally with any remaining marinade if desired (avoid basting with used marinade).
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

145 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

75g

Carbs

3g