Best 20 Meat Marinade Recipes

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When marinating meat, the goal is to infuse it with flavor while also tenderizing it. This can be done with a variety of ingredients, including herbs, spices, acids, and oils. The type of marinade you choose will depend on the type of meat you are cooking, as well as your personal preferences. In this article, we will provide you with a variety of recipes for meat marinades that are sure to please everyone at your table. We will also discuss the different types of marinades and how to use them to create the perfect dish.

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MEAT MARINADE



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This meat marinade has got to be the easiest, best tasting thing I've ever done to inexpensive cuts of beef, pork, or venison. As a newlywed, we cut all corners, but thanks to this recipe, not on taste!

Provided by Torrerizor

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅔ cup lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 dash onion powder

Steps:

  • Use a flat container large enough to hold meat in a single layer. Combine oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and lemon juice. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Place meat in the marinade and turn to coat both sides.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, shaking or turning meat occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 800.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHURRASCO (ARGENTINE GRILLED MEAT MARINADE )



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This is a marinade for the churrasco dish. In Argentina, where this style of cooking developed, "churrasco" actually refers to many types of meats prepared on the grill. It's also popular with Nicaraguans. The churrasco cut steak is a long flat cut of skirt steak, cut from the "plate" of the cow. You might find it sold at some butcher shops as a "plate" steak. Don't confuse it with the flank steak, a similar cut, but NOT the same! The churrasco steak is typically marinated to make it tender and full of flavour. Serve topped with Recipe #456210. I did not include marinating time. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     South American

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 heads garlic (about 30 to 40 cloves)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup onion, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 cup Spanish olive oil
meat, of choice pounded or cut thin (beef, chicken, pork)

Steps:

  • Mash garlic, salt, and peppercorns into a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Stir in orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, onion, and oregano. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer. Whisk the garlic-orange juice mixture with the olive oil until well blended.
  • Preparing the Meat: Preparing the meat is very easy. Place the meat in a large bowl or pan. Add enough marinade to cover the meat. Place a cover over the bowl or pan and place in the refrigerator a minimum of five hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Grill the marinated meat outdoors on the barbecue. (Make sure your coals are hot and white!). For the steak - you can cook them however you like your it -- from rare to well done. However, the rarer the meat, the more tender and flavorful!
  • Serve the meat with the Recipe #456210.

MEDITERRANEAN MEAT MARINADE



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This is another one of my family's favorites. Everyone has always loved it...and it goes so well with any kind of meat.

Provided by LEANAD

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup light olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 lemons, juiced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large, shallow dish. Mix with a fork until mixture looks uniform.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

STEAK AND ALE MEAT MARINADE



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Make and share this Steak and Ale Meat Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elly9812

Categories     Pineapple

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons garlic, minced fine

Steps:

  • Simply mix all ingredients together.
  • You can let the meat sit in here for up to 24 hours.
  • I would highly suggest a grilling, or even a pan frying of the meat of your choice. Add a little bit of butter to the pan if you are going to cook it in a skillet.

JACK'S OLD SOUTH MEAT MARINADE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 12 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 quarts apple juice
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup salt

Steps:

  • Heat and whisk together until sugar and salt dissolve.

BURT REYNOLDS MEAT MARINADE



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I've had this recipe for at least 30 years. Don't remember where I saw it but I wrote it down and used it many times. It is great for steaks, like flat iron, or skirt steak.

Provided by Meg Terhar Hill

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
dash(es) tobasco or hot sauce your choice
dash(es) ginger
1 clove garlic crushed
2 Tbsp kentucky bourbon
SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
dash(es) worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp kentucky bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. Just add all ingredients together and pour into a large zip lock bag along with meat and marinade for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  • 2. For the sauce melt butter in a sauce pan and then add rest of the ingredients keep warm until ready to serve

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL ANCHO CHILE MARINADE FOR MEAT RECIPE



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I love Chipotle Mexican restaurant but it can get expensive to eat there. I found this recipe on recipegoldmine.com courtesy of Steve Ells, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Enjoy!

Provided by Iron Woman

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
6 garlic cloves
1/2 red onion, quartered
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 chicken breasts or 4 meat, of choice

Steps:

  • Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Spread mixture over chicken breasts and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.
  • Heat grill to about 400 degrees F, or if cooking inside, heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt chicken breasts to taste. Grill chicken breasts about4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
  • Serve with rice, black beans, or choice of side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

BEST EVER MEAT MARINADE (STEAK, LAMB OR PORK)



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From a community cookbook submitted by Linda Taylor, this is an easy to prepare marinade that is great for grilling.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Steak

Time 3m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Pour marinade over the meat and marinate for 2-3 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 2673, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.7, Protein 3.5

EASY MEAT MARINADE FOR BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK



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This is a marinade that is never the same. So if you like having different flavors all the time, then this is the recipe for you. Very easy and fast to make. You also get to taste every step! This marinade works on just about any type of beef, chicken or pork. I have not tried it on fish.

Provided by J Zoch

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons onion salt (to taste)
3 tablespoons onion flakes (to taste)
2 teaspoons Lawrys seasoned garlic salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons mesquite liquid smoke (to taste)
2 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke (to taste)
2 tablespoons liquid smoke (to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, if you want it hotter add more
1 tablespoon honey, if you want it sweeter add more

Steps:

  • Start with some BBQ sauce as the base.
  • Add all ingredients as you would like, taste along the way. That is the fun part.
  • When you have the right marinade for you, place meat in 9x13 pan and marinate.
  • Marinate meat as long as you like depending on the type of meat you are using.
  • I cook my meat in the same pan with the marinade. Usually on the grill. But can be done in the oven as well.
  • Doing this makes the meat very flavorful and extremely tender.

MEAT MARINADE



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This is a great marinade for beef. I like it for kabob but could used for any meat before grilling.

Provided by happynana

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time P1D

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Marinade 4 pounds or more meat covered in refrigerator for 24 hours.

CITRUSY MEAT MARINADE



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Make and share this Citrusy Meat Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup orange juice (no pulp)
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag or "marinade container" combine all the ingredients well.
  • Add meat to marinade, seal bag or container and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or overnight - turn over a few times to coat.
  • Coat your grilling rack or pan with non-stick cooking spray before grilling.
  • Drain and discard marinade from meat - do not use as a baste!

ANY MEAT MARINADE



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This truly is my favorite marinade. Whether you have pork chops or elk steaks this will add a wonderful flavor. Simplicity and flavor - a good combination!

Provided by eBeth

Categories     Broil/Grill

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • Stab meat with fork.
  • Marinate meat several hours or overnight.
  • Grill or Broil.

SENSATIONAL MEAT MARINADE



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I originally had this marinade posted with my Savoury Chicken #60844, but it is so good with all sorts of meats that I decided to repost on its own. Very easy to make up. Sensational flavour. You'll love it as much as I do.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients in large bowl.
  • Pour marinade over meat of choosing.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.
  • If baking in the marinade, once meat is done, you can boil down the marinade till thick and syrupy and use as a sauce.
  • If grilling, brush marinade over meat several times to provide maximum flavour and boil down remainder until syrupy and use as a sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 2694.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.6, Protein 5.4

ANCHO CHILE MARINADE FOR MEAT ALA CHIPOTLE



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This is a recipe from a great "gourmet" taco joint called Chipotle. They have 2 things, Tacos and Burritos. This place it totally crave-worthy! If you ever get a chance, try their Carnitas soft tacos. So good!

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces dried ancho chiles
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
6 garlic cloves
1/2 red onion, quartered
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 chicken breasts or 4 meat, of choice

Steps:

  • Soak dried chilis overnight in water until soft.
  • Remove seeds.
  • Add all ingredients, except chicken to a food processor, puree until smooth.
  • Spread mixture evenly over chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour, but up to 24 hours.
  • Heat grill to 400°F.
  • Salt chicken breasts to taste.
  • Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until done.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

MARINADE FOR LAMB CHOPS - OR ANY OTHER MEAT



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This is a good one if you are heading off to a BBQ - put chops and marinade in zip lock bag the night before !

Provided by katew

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
sea salt
3 tablespoons rosemary, chopped fresh
5 tablespoons olive oil, good quality

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients.
  • Add oil last.
  • Now add meat and VOILA !

SAVOURY CHINESE TURKEY MEAT MARINADE



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Make and share this Savoury Chinese Turkey Meat Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathryn Campbell

Categories     Poultry

Time P1DT15m

Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed (powder works too)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon anise

Steps:

  • Mix everything together.
  • Makes 1 cup; should have 1 cup for each 2-3 lbs of turkey.
  • Marinade between 4 and 24 hours depending on thickness of turkey.
  • For a turkey I do overnight and at least 24 hours.
  • I baste often and will inject marinade under the skin and into the meat with my baster.
  • This is a BBQ recipe using either a BBQ rotisserie or just treating the BBQ like an oven.
  • I always baste during the grilling process.
  • Just cook till the turkey registers done with a thermometer.
  • Cook at least 20 minutes per lb.
  • Enjoy!

HONEY MUSTARD MEAT MARINADE



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Categories     Marinade     Beef     Marinate     Dinner

Yield 1.5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 Cup Honey
1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard (Not Pub Style)
1/4 Cup Worchestershire Sauce Containing Tamarind
1 TSP Liquid Smoke
1/2 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder

Steps:

  • Combine All wet ingredients together in a large bowl. You will add the meat right to this bowl, so oversize it a little to allow for this. Once thouroughly mixed, add all dry ingredients and mix well. Add Protein of your choice and marinate overnight. I like to make kebobs and grill them, but this will work as a glaze as well. Remove all spices except salts and add ginger for a perfect fish sauce, add apple cider for pork, add a fistful of dried herbs for poultry like turkey or game fowl. The liquids provide a good protein base for a variety of food opputunities.

RED MEAT MARINADE



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When you use slightly less quality beef in recipes this will help tenderize and break down the meat so it's not so chewy.

Provided by Chef Veritas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup virgin olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together, with wire whisk. Use as a marinade on London Broil, Flank steak, Sirloin, Stew Meat. Marinade meat for at least 1 to 2 hours. Use with 2 to 3 pounds beef.

ZA'TAR RUB/MARINADE FOR CHICKEN, MEAT OR FISH



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The eastern Mediterranean za'tar is a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, sesame, garlic, dried mint and oregano. It is particularly good on chicken, especially if slipped under the skin as well as over it, and is delicious on lamb and more strongly flavoured fish such as salmon, trout or mackerel. Can be used to prepare- 4 Chicken legs, or 8 Lamb cutlets or 6 Lamb chops or 2 Pork tenderloins or 1 Whole chicken or 2lbs Chicken wings, thighs or drumsticks or 8 Fish fillets or steaks

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 tablespoons dried mint
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice

Steps:

  • Place the sesame seeds and spices in a pestle and mortar or spice grinder and lightly crush. Mix with the oil, lemon zest and juice and season to taste.
  • Rub the mixture all over the food, cover and marinate for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge for meats and poultry. Fish needs only 30 minutes. Allow the food to return to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
  • To cook- If barbecuing, turn frequently and baste with any excess marinade.
  • To roast a whole chicken, rub all over and roast at 400F for 1-1½ hours.

LAB-TESTED ANTI-CANCER MARINADE FOR YOUR FAV GRILLED MEAT



Lab-Tested Anti-Cancer Marinade for Your Fav Grilled Meat image

This is a recipe I saved out of a usaweekend magazine years ago. I tidied it away and, of course couldn't find it again, until today. So I thought I would copy it here where I can always find it and you can too. I have put down 4 servings, but of course it will depend on what you'll be grilling.

Provided by tootsie in Pacific

Categories     Meat

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 medium garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Mix all in a large bowl or zip bag. Add the meat of your choice; coat all sides. Marinate 5-10 minutes. (You may soak longer to intensify flavors, but tests show longer marination does not increase anti-cancer activity.) Remove meat from marinade and place on hot grill. Remove meat from grill as soon as it's done: Longer grilling produces more carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).

Tips:

  • Choose the right marinade for your meat. Different marinades work best with different types of meat. For example, acidic marinades (such as those made with citrus juice or vinegar) are good for tenderizing tough cuts of meat, while oil-based marinades (such as those made with olive oil or yogurt) are good for keeping meat moist.
  • Make sure your marinade is flavorful. The marinade is what will give your meat its flavor, so make sure it's packed with herbs, spices, and other flavorings.
  • Let your meat marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Turn your meat occasionally while it's marinating. This will help to ensure that the marinade is evenly distributed.
  • Discard the marinade after you're finished. The marinade may contain harmful bacteria that can contaminate your food.

Conclusion:

Marinating meat is a great way to add flavor and tenderness to your dishes. By following these tips, you can create delicious, flavorful marinades that will make your meat the star of the show. So next time you're grilling, roasting, or baking meat, don't forget to marinate it first!

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