Bourbon Soy Marinade

Bourbon Soy Marinade

A smoky-sweet marinade that tenderizes steak or chicken with bourbon's caramel depth.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This marinade blends bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic into a rich, savory-sweet base that penetrates meat for deep flavor and tender texture. It works well with steak, chicken thighs, or pork, and caramelizes nicely on a hot grill. Mix it up the night before for a quick weeknight marinade or a weekend cookout centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Bring the mixture to a brief simmer to cook off the raw alcohol smell, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

  3. Whisk in the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, green onions, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.

  4. Pour the cooled marinade into a 16-ounce jar or airtight container, or use immediately to marinate meat.

  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or use right away to marinate steak, chicken, or pork for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

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    Bourbon Soy Marinade

    This marinade blends bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic into a rich, savory-sweet base that penetrates meat for deep flavor and tender texture. It works well with steak, chicken thighs, or pork, and caramelizes nicely on a hot grill. Mix it up the night before for a quick weeknight marinade or a weekend cookout centerpiece.

    15 min 16 oz 85 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup bourbon
    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium saucepan, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    2. 2

      Bring the mixture to a brief simmer to cook off the raw alcohol smell, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

    3. 3

      Whisk in the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, green onions, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.

    4. 4

      Pour the cooled marinade into a 16-ounce jar or airtight container, or use immediately to marinate meat.

    5. 5

      Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or use right away to marinate steak, chicken, or pork for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.