Sweet And Sour Bbq Marinade Recipe

Fire up your grill! This Sweet & Sour BBQ Marinade, straight from the Kansas City Steak Company cookbook, delivers a flavor explosion that'll transform your ribs, pork, or chicken into unforgettable BBQ masterpieces. Tangy, sweet, and subtly spicy, this easy-to-make marinade is perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 643.7 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Bbq Marinade

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How to Make Sweet And Sour Bbq Marinade

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, grind together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns until a fine powder forms.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground spice mixture, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 clove minced garlic. Stir until completely combined.
  3. Pour the marinade over your favorite protein (pork ribs, chicken pieces, or pork shoulder) ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
  4. Grill, bake, or smoke according to your preferred cooking method. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

190 g

Sugar

326g

Fat

1g

Carbs

33g