The Only Marinade You Ll Ever Need
Transform your dishes with "The Only Marinade You'll Ever Need," a versatile, flavor-packed recipe perfect for elevating proteins and veggies alike. This all-purpose marinade combines a harmonious blend of olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness, enhanced with minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for bold, savory depth. Fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes add a fragrant, zesty kick that takes your meals to the next level. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is perfect for grilling, roasting, or sautéing and works wonders on chicken, beef, fish, or even tofu. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or impressing at a backyard barbecue, this recipe delivers flavor that’s always on point.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice to the mixture.
Sprinkle in the finely chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined. If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously to mix.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
Pour the marinade over your choice of protein or vegetables in a resealable plastic bag, shallow dish, or bowl.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours, depending on the ingredient you're marinating. Thinner proteins like fish may only need 30 minutes, while more robust proteins like beef or chicken can marinate longer.
Before cooking, discard excess marinade to avoid contamination. Cook your marinated ingredients using your preferred method (grilling, roasting, sautéing, etc.) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.3 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4058 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*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.
