Pineapple Soy Marinade
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant and flavor-packed Pineapple Soy Marinade! Bursting with a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, this quick and easy marinade combines tropical pineapple juice, salty soy sauce, brown sugar, and a zesty hint of lime juice. Aromatic garlic, freshly grated ginger, and a touch of sesame oil add depth, while a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes brings a subtle kick of heat. Perfect for tenderizing and infusing bold flavors into meats, tofu, or vegetables, this marinade takes just 10 minutes to whip up and works wonders in as little as 30 minutes of marination. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or stir-frying, this versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe will bring a deliciously fresh twist to your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Peel and grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater or microplane.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Stir in the lime juice to balance the flavors with a hint of citrus brightness.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more soy sauce for saltiness or more brown sugar for sweetness).
Use immediately to marinate meats, tofu, or vegetables for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
74 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
