My Favorite Marinade Recipe

Unlock the secret to unbelievably tender and flavorful meat with this simple yet sensational marinade! Perfect for beef, pork, poultry, and venison, it's your go-to recipe for grilling steaks outdoors or broiling them to perfection in the oven. This marinade infuses incredible flavor and significantly reduces cooking time. Learn the art of perfectly marinated meat and elevate your grilling game today!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 265 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Favorite Marinade

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How to Make My Favorite Marinade

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Place your chosen cut of meat in a resealable container or a shallow dish large enough to hold it.
  3. Using a fork, pierce the meat at 1/2-inch intervals to allow for deeper marinade penetration.
  4. Pour the marinade evenly over the meat, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
  5. Marinate for at least 30 minutes per side. For less tender cuts, extend marinating time: beef (2 hours), pork or venison (1 1/2 hours), poultry (1-1 1/2 hours).
  6. Discard the used marinade before cooking. Always prepare a fresh batch for basting (optional).
  7. Grill, broil, or cook your marinated meat according to your preferred method. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

260 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g

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