Pineapple Marinade
Elevate your cooking game with this irresistible Pineapple Marinade, bursting with tropical flavor and the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Fresh pineapple juice serves as the star ingredient, adding natural sweetness and tenderizing properties, while soy sauce and honey create a rich, umami-packed base. Infused with garlic, freshly grated ginger, and a kick of optional red chili flakes, this quick, 10-minute marinade is versatile enough for chicken, pork, or seafood. A hint of lime juice adds brightness, ensuring your protein is perfectly seasoned and bursting with zesty tropical flair. Ideal for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this marinade transforms your dish into a flavorful masterpiece that will leave everyone wanting seconds. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, the Pineapple Marinade is your go-to kitchen secret for adding bold, mouthwatering flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil. Whisk until the honey dissolves completely.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes (if using), salt, black pepper, and lime juice to the bowl. Whisk the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey depending on your preference.
Transfer the marinade to a sealable plastic bag or airtight container.
Add your choice of protein (chicken, pork, or seafood) to the marinade, ensuring it is fully submerged and coated on all sides.
Seal the container and refrigerate. Marinate chicken or pork for 4-6 hours, or seafood for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove the protein from the marinade and let any excess drip off before cooking as desired. Discard any leftover marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3491 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 662 mg | 14% | |
*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.
