Fast Marinade for Beef or Pork
Transform your next meal with this quick and flavorful Fast Marinade for Beef or Pork, a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and sweet elements designed to infuse your meat with bold taste in just 30 minutes. Featuring a harmonious combination of olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and a medley of spices like paprika and oregano, this versatile marinade amplifies the natural richness of beef or pork while staying light and balanced. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while the option to thin it with water ensures easy application. Ready in only 10 minutes, this no-cook marinade is ideal for grilling, pan-frying, or roasting, making it the perfect choice for a fast weeknight dinner or an impressive barbecue centerpiece. Say goodbye to bland meats and hello to effortless flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for a thinner marinade)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl. Whisk again to mix thoroughly.
If the marinade feels too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water to thin it out slightly.
Place your beef or pork in a resealable plastic bag, shallow dish, or airtight container.
Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.
Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate for 1–2 hours depending on thickness of meat. Do not exceed 8 hours to avoid overpowering the flavor.
Remove the meat from the marinade and cook as desired: grill, pan-fry, or roast.
Discard any leftover marinade that has touched raw meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1280 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*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.
