Whiskey Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Whiskey Marinade, a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and zesty elements. Combining the warmth of whiskey with savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and a medley of spices like smoked paprika and crushed red pepper flakes, this marinade effortlessly enhances the natural flavors of your favorite meats. The addition of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish, while minced garlic and onion powder infuse every bite with an irresistible depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is ideal for steak, chicken, or pork, and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours to maximize flavor infusion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or spicing up weeknight dinners, this whiskey-based marinade is your ticket to tender, juicy, and restaurant-quality results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup whiskey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the whiskey, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Slowly add the olive oil while whisking to incorporate it into the mixture.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well distributed.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the mixture and give it one final whisk to combine all the flavors.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning as needed (e.g., add a pinch of salt or an extra dash of soy sauce for more saltiness).
For use, place your choice of meat in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully submerged.
Seal or cover, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion. Turn the meat occasionally to marinate evenly.
Remove the meat from the marinade before cooking. Discard any used marinade or boil it to use as a sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2318 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*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.
