A Pork Marinade

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Elevate your pork dishes with this irresistible pork marinade that combines savory, sweet, and tangy flavors for a mouthwatering result. Featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this quick and easy marinade (ready in just 10 minutes!) is infused with the bold aromas of minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Optional red pepper flakes add a hint of heat for those who love a little spice. Designed to tenderize and enhance pork chops, tenderloin, ribs, or any cut of your choice, this marinade works its magic in as little as 2 hours—or let it sit for up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying, this recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful pork that will steal the spotlight at any meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until well blended.

2. Add the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the marinade. Stir to incorporate all ingredients evenly.

3. Place your pork (chops, tenderloin, ribs, or other cut) in a resealable plastic bag, shallow dish, or airtight container.

4. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all sides are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.

5. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the used liquid. Cook the pork using your desired method (grill, bake, pan-fry, etc.) until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

6. Enjoy your perfectly marinated and flavorful pork dish!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (55.7g)

Calories		177
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.5 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	2.0 g	10%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		664 mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate		10.9 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	8.7 g
Protein		1.7 g	3%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		13 mg	1%
Iron		0.5 mg	3%
Potassium		101 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 520 cal (72.1%%)

Protein: 27 cal (3.8%%)

Carbs: 174 cal (24.1%%)