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Category Archives: barbecue sauce

Tenderizing Marinade

3 cups water3 cups cider vinegar1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar1 lemon, thinly sliced4 onions, sliced12 whole cloves2 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons salt Combine all ingredients and keep at room temperature 2 hours. Add chuck, round or rump roast. Cover bowl and refrigerate 2 to 3 days. Turn meat each day. [...]

Tequila Marinade for Pork

Equal parts tomato juice and orange juiceOne-half part of tequilaLOTS of garlic powderSaltCumin*Oregano* Let the pork marinate in this for at least 1 hour. The longer it sits, the more amazing the flavor. You can add any of your favorite seasonings.

Lime-Vinegar Marinade

This is a very good marinade for turkey or chicken fajitas. 1/4 cup Mexican lime juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or fruit vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Stir all ingredients together in a nonreactive bowl. Rinse 1 pound boneless turkey or chicken pieces, then pat dry. Pour marinade [...]

Rosemary Marinade for Lamb or Chicken

1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 clove garlic, crushed Mix together all ingredients. Marinate lamb or chicken for 8 to 10 hours or overnight.

Spicy Peanut Butter Marinade

From the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup dry sherry1/4 cup dark soy sauce1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup oil1/4 cup ginger, crushed1/4 cup green onion, minced1/4 cup cilantro, chopped2 tablespoons dark sesame oil2 tablespoons Chinese chili sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice6 garlic cloves Combine everything in [...]

Five-Spice Marinade

1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dry sherry1/2 cup minced onion2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root2 teaspoons five-spice powder2 tablespoons chili oil1 teaspoon sesame oil Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing bag. Add 4 pork chops to bag, seal and refrigerate overnight.

Chicken Marinade

1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup canola oil3 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley1 teaspoon dried oreganoKosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black peppercorns, to taste Combine orange juice, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Whisk in the oil a little at a [...]

Fajita Marinade

2 pounds skirt steaks (fajitas)3/4 cup Mexican lime juice1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Halve the skirt steaks lengthwise. Mix the remaining ingredients. Marinate skirt steaks for no more than 1 hour. Grill the skirt steaks slowly over mesquite.

Sesame-Lime Marinade

This tangy sauce is delicious with chicken or beef kabobs. It keeps the meat moist and flavors the vegetables. 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel1/3 cup lime juice3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon sesame oil1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon sesame seeds Combine lime peel, juice, oils and salt. Pour over chicken or beef and marinate [...]

Foreman Grill Marinade

This makes enough for about 10 barbecues. It freezes well and makes a great gift too. 6 cups tomato sauce, homemade or commercial 3 cups mild chili sauce, homemade or commercial 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup liquid hickory smoke (available in supermarkets) 6 tablespoons molasses 3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, [...]

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