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 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 teaspoon 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, minced
- 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, minced
- 1/2 cup 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!