Spicy Chinese Marinade Recipe

Name: Spicy Chinese Marinade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; Vegetable Oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, beef short ribs, pork, or chicken; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Spicy Chinese Marinade! Perfect for pork tenderloin (see recipe 90325), beef short ribs, pork, or chicken, this recipe lets you control the heat with red pepper flakes. Marinate your meat for ultimate flavor, then grill it to perfection or bake it to juicy tenderness. The rich, savory sauce, simmered to perfection, elevates this dish to a culinary masterpiece. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete and unforgettable meal!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 100 mins

Calories 342.5 kcal

Protein 12g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Chinese Marinade

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, beef short ribs, pork, or chicken
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

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How to Make Spicy Chinese Marinade

In a heavy-duty freezer bag, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 minced cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference).
Add 1.5 lbs of your chosen meat (pork tenderloin, beef short ribs, pork, or chicken) to the bag. Seal the bag and ensure the meat is fully coated in the marinade.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally to distribute the marinade evenly.
Remove the meat from the bag, reserving the marinade. Cook the meat to your desired internal temperature (use a meat thermometer for accuracy). Grill over medium-high heat or bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Cooking times vary depending on the cut of meat and desired doneness.
While the meat is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan.
Rinse the marinade bag with 1/2 cup of water and add the water to the saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Just before the meat is ready to serve, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter into the sauce.
Heat through until the butter is melted and the sauce is glossy.
Slice the cooked meat thinly.
Pour the sauce generously over the sliced meat.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.