Spicy Beer Marinade
Transform your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Beer Marinade, a zesty blend of lager or pale ale, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness. This quick-to-prepare marinade combines the tangy brightness of lime juice, the deep warmth of smoked paprika and cumin, and a fiery kick from cayenne and red chili flakes. Enhanced with a hint of honey and soy sauce for balance, it works beautifully with chicken, pork, beef, or tofu. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade infuses your protein with layers of smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors in as little as two hours. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or spicing up weeknight meals, this versatile beer marinade is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Beer (lager or pale ale)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, pour the beer, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey, and whisk until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Whisk again to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.
If desired, stir in the fresh chopped cilantro for an herby finish.
Place your desired protein (chicken, pork, beef, or tofu) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the protein, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the protein and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor infusion.
When ready to cook, discard the excess marinade and prepare the protein using your preferred method, such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3529 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*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.
