Whiskey Marinade for Chicken Pork or Steak
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Whiskey Marinade for Chicken, Pork, or Steak, perfect for infusing your favorite meats with a smoky-sweet depth of flavor. Featuring a tantalizing blend of whiskey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this marinade is balanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of smoked paprika. For those who enjoy a little heat, optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick, while fresh rosemary can lend an herby sophistication. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple yet versatile marinade transforms ordinary cuts of meat into rich, tender, and unforgettable dishes. Perfect for backyard barbecues or special dinners, this marinade not only enhances flavor but also tenderizes for juicy, succulent results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup whiskey
- 0.3333 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the whiskey, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and stir to combine.
If desired, place a sprig of fresh rosemary into the marinade for an additional layer of flavor.
Place the chicken, pork, or steak into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully coated.
Seal the bag tightly or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Before cooking, remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
Discard the used marinade or boil it for at least 5 minutes if you plan to use it as a sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3090 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 564 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.
