Grilled Meat Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Grilled Meat Marinade, a bold and flavorful blend that infuses your favorite cuts with mouthwatering taste. Featuring the richness of olive oil and soy sauce, the tangy brightness of lemon juice, and the perfect touch of sweetness from honey and brown sugar, this marinade is a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with aromatics like minced garlic and a harmonious mix of smoked paprika, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes, this recipe is designed to transform chicken, beef, pork, or lamb into tender, juicy perfection. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile marinade is your secret weapon for crafting unforgettable grilled dishes. Ideal for summer barbecues or family dinners, it guarantees a smoky, delicious finish every time. Perfectly pair it with roasted veggies or a fresh salad to complete your meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, and brown sugar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk again to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish large enough to hold your meat. Set aside.
Prepare your choice of meat (such as chicken, beef, pork, or lamb) by patting it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Place the meat in the marinade, ensuring it is completely coated. If using a bag, seal it tightly and lay it flat in the refrigerator. If using a dish, cover it with plastic wrap.
Allow the meat to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably 4–6 hours. For tougher cuts of meat, marinate up to 12 hours for optimal flavor.
When ready to grill, remove the meat from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Proceed to grill your meat as desired, ensuring it is cooked through to the recommended internal temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2730 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 632 mg | 13% | |
*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.
