Description
This flavorful meat marinade combines soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and a blend of spices to tenderize and enhance the taste of beef, pork, or chicken. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, it infuses the meat with a balanced savory and tangy profile with optional smoky and mustard depth.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional for added depth)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika. If using, add Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Marinate the Meat: Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Add your choice of beef, pork, or chicken. Turn to coat the meat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Refrigerate: Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate. For maximum flavor, marinate up to 24 hours.
- Cook the Meat: Remove meat from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Cook the meat as desired via grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.
Notes
- This marinade works well for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing meat.
- For a spicy kick, add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the marinade.
- If marinating more than 2 pounds of meat, simply double the recipe quantities.
- Ensure to discard leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.
