My All-Purpose Grill Marinade is just that. A marinade that goes well with anything. From steak to chicken drumsticks, from shrimp and salmon to pork tenderloin, it’s perfect. It’s also amazing on veggies. Whatever you want to throw on the grill, use the marinade and everyone will be happy.
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I always keep a few all-purpose seasonings and marinades in my back pocket. It’s an easy way to make amazing meals with zero effort. This grill marinade is just such a back pocket hero. We use it on EVERYTHING. And, I’ll show you how to customize it to turn it into a great fajita marinade in the recipe section below!
My all-purpose marinade is also made up of pantry and fridge staples. I can almost guarantee that I could walk into your house right now and you would have every single ingredient needed to make this amazing marinade. It only takes a few minutes to whisk everything together and it stays good for a long time in the fridge if you have leftovers. We use ours up quickly so it never lasts long.
grill marinade ingredients
- Tamari or Soy Sauce
- Italian Salad Dressing
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Granulated Garlic
- Granulated Onion
- Lime Juice
- Red Chili Flakes, optional
how to-make a grill marinade
Time needed: 5 minutes
To make the best all-purpose grill marinade ever, simply:
- Grab a whisk.
Do you have said whisk? Great. Next step.
- Grab a mixing bowl.
Do you have said mixing bowl? Fantastic. Next step.
- Gather the marinade ingredients.
Open the fridge and grab your tamari (or soy sauce), Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing, and red wine vinegar. Mosey on over to your spice storage. Grab the granulated onion and granulated garlic. You’ll also want to locate your fresh ground pepper. If you’re going the way of a fajita marinade, we’ll need some brown sugar. And, some extra lime. Definitely need a little extra lime.
- Prepare to mix.
Measure the ingredients and add them to your mixing bowl. Whisk everything together until combined.
- Storage.
If you’re not using it immediately, store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
frequently asked questions
Look for a good quality one and one that does not have added sugar.
Let me count the ways that this grill marinade is gonna make your life better.
-Steak
-Chicken including but not limited to: drumsticks, chicken wings, chicken thighs, spatchcock chicken
-Pork Tenderloin or Chops
-Fish like Salmon or Sea Bass
-Shrimp
-Sliced Mixed Veggies
-Tofu, if you are so inclined.
To turn this grill marinade into a fajita marinade, add a couple tablespoons of brown sugar and a tablespoon of dried oregano. Also, add the juice of 1-2 additional limes.
If you use Tamari instead of soy sauce this recipe is absolutely gluten and dairy-free!
I would let beef, chicken, and pork marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. For seafood and veggies, I would let it marinate for 30 minutes to only about 2 hours. The acid in the marinade could make the more delicate players get a little funky.
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Grill Marinade | For Beef, Chicken, Seafood, and Pork
Ingredients
- ¾ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¾ cup Italian salad dressing
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp granulated onion
- ½ tbsp fresh ground pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- red chili flakes, to taste optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour over beer, chicken, seafood, pork, or veggies. Marinate according to preference. Grill per your taste and enjoy!
Notes
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Happy Cooking!
–Rufus
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