Ginger Rum Marinade Recipe

Elevate your next grilled steak, chicken, or pork with this vibrant Ginger Rum Marinade! Bursting with bold ginger flavor and a hint of sweet rum, this marinade infuses your meat with incredible taste in just hours. Perfect for 1-2 lbs of meat (but we recommend making extra – it's that good!), this recipe guarantees tender, flavorful results every time. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this easy yet extraordinary marinade.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 57.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ginger Rum Marinade

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How to Make Ginger Rum Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rum, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and olive oil until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the meat to a resealable bag or a shallow dish.
  3. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it's fully coated.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor. For best results, turn the meat halfway through.
  5. Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. Grill, bake, or pan-fry to your desired doneness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g