I love the smell of summer and the delicious aromas that waft through our backyard as dinnertime approaches. Grilling takes main stage this time of year so here are some fresh and versatile marinades to liven up your next dinner at the grill.
Korean Marinade
Author: Tonja Engen
Ingredients
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced, peeled ginger root
- 4 green onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or chile paste with garlic
- ¼ cup sake or sherry
Instructions
- Measure ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine. Makes enough to marinate 2 to 3 pounds of beef, pork, chicken or fish (tuna or salmon).
Greek Marinade
Author: Tonja Engen
Ingredients
- 1 c. lemon juice
- 8 Tbls. olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ c. minced fresh oregano
- ¼ c. minced fresh parsley
- 2 t. dried red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Measure ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine. Yields enough marinade to marinate 2-3 pounds of chicken or fish.
Latin Marinade
Author: Tonja Engen
Ingredients
- 1 c. black coffee
- ¼ c. white wine vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. chili seasoning
Instructions
- Measure ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine. Yields enough marinade to marinate 2-3 pounds of beef, pork, or chicken.
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