There's nothing like throwing a nicely marinated steak, chicken breast or shrimp skewer on the grill. You're guaranteed more flavor and typically more tenderness than a plain piece of meat because of the make-up of the mixture. Acid from common marinade components like citrus, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki or vinegar break down the meat fibers making the meat more flavorful and tender.
It's easy to go to the grocery store and purchase a pre-mixed marinade but if you take a moment to look at the label, the added sodium and preservatives may surprise you. Why not whip one up on your own and enjoy the natural flavors and ingredients you add to your meat, poultry or seafood!
Try the following suggestions (as overnight marinades) and watch for a great video on marinades later this week!
Seafood
Combine 1-2 c. vegetable broth, the juice of a lemon and a lime, 1 T. onion powder and 1 T. fresh ground ginger.
Steak
Combine 1-2 c beef broth, 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce, 2 T steak sauce, a few shakes of tabasco sauce and 2 cloves of presses garlic.
Chicken
Combine 1/4 c balsamic vinegar, the juice of 2 oranges, 1 clove of pressed garlic and 1 finely chopped shallot.
Keep in mind that if you're cooking the meat over your stove you can pour the marinade into your pan and cook with it too!
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