Tangy Apple Thyme Marinade
Elevate your cooking game with this Tangy Apple Thyme Marinade, a vibrant blend of apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Infused with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, this quick and versatile marinade takes only 10 minutes to prepare and works beautifully with chicken, pork, vegetables, or tofu. The fresh thyme adds an earthy aroma, while a hint of black pepper and salt rounds out the flavor profile. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this marinade ensures your dish packs a punch of bold, irresistible flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a weekend barbecue, this easy recipe will transform your cooking routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
Whisk in the honey and Dijon mustard until fully blended and smooth.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey for balance.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Add your choice of protein, vegetables, or tofu to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for a more intense flavor.
Remove the marinated food and cook as desired, discarding the remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*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.
