Grilling for Beginners: 8 Easy Marinades for a Delicious BBQ Dish
The flavor is what defines what you cook on the grill. The longer you marinate the meat, the tastier it will be. Note that chicken is ideally marinated for a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 12 hours, beef, pork and lamb for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 24 hours, while fish and other shellfish they will have more flavor if marinated for a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes only.
So whether you’re in the mood for a classic steak or something more festive, here are 8 quick and easy meat marinades for grilling:
Classic Steak
Perfect for grilled beef, pork or chicken.
What do you need:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Ground black pepper to taste
sweet and spicy
Best for grilled chicken and pork and can also be used as a glaze.
What do you need:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon. or more brown sugar
Classic grilled seafood
Use for any type of fish. It also works great for shrimp.
What do you need:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- peel of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Mexican style
Ideal for grilled beef or chicken.
What do you need:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon. onion powder
- 1 tablespoon. peppers
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Chili powder to taste
Italian style
Ideal for chicken, pork, fish and shrimp.
What do you need:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 1 tablespoon. sugar
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- salt and pepper to taste
korean style
Perfect for beef, chicken, or any type of seafood.
What do you need:
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red apple, grated
- 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon. Sesame oil
japanese style
It can be used for beef, chicken, and seafood.
What do you need:
- 3/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
greek style
Best for grilled chicken, lamb and seafood.
What do you need:
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon. oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
These recipes are for 1-1 1/2 kg. of meat. Enjoy these simple yet deliciously flavorful marinades for your meat the next time you grill!