Bourbon Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with this boldly flavorful Bourbon Marinade, a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory notes. Made with a rich combination of smooth bourbon, tangy soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this marinade infuses your favorite proteins with deep, complex flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. Aromatic minced garlic and a kick of smoked paprika add a savory depth, while an optional hint of cayenne pepper offers customizable heat. Ideal for steak, chicken, pork, or even tofu, this versatile marinade is designed to tenderize while delivering a restaurant-quality glaze once grilled. For best results, allow your protein to soak for at least 2 hours – or up to 24 for maximum flavor. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or making meal prep extraordinary, this Bourbon Marinade will be your go-to for enhancing any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Bourbon
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to evenly incorporate the spices into the liquid mixture.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed. For additional sweetness, add more brown sugar. For more smokiness, increase the smoked paprika.
Pour the marinade over your choice of protein (steak, chicken, pork, etc.) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Ensure the protein is fully submerged and coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor.
Before cooking, remove the protein from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Discard used marinade or boil it for a few minutes if planning to use it as a sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2520 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*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.
