Real Tex-Mex Marinade

Ingredients 2 cans of favorite Mexican Beer 1/4 cup lime juice 1 cup finely chopped onions 1/3 cup minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 tsp of hot sauce 1 tsp salt Preparation Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 4 cups. Marinate […]

Blackening Rub

Ingredients 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 cup paprika 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp coarse black pepper 1 tbsp lemon pepper 1 tsp red pepper   Preparation Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To use: rub mixture on beef, chicken, pork or seafood

Balsamic Marinade

Ingredients 2 cups olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 small onion, peeled and sliced 2 large peeled garlic cloves 1/2 cup basil salt and pepper to taste Preparation Place onion, garlic and basil in blender and chop. Add oil and vinegar and blend. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Discard if not used […]

Prime Rib Rub

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp coarse salt 2 tsp ground thyme 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Preparation Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To use: rub mixture on prime rib at least 15 minutes before cooking.  

Jazzin’ BBQ Dry Rub

Ingredients 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp whole cloves 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp brown sugar (slightly more for sweeter rub) 2 tbsp dry mustard 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp of cayenne hot […]

Brisket Beer Mop

Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) of favorite beer 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar (apple cider preferred) 1/3 cup of corn oil 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp coarse pepper 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more for additional heat) Preparation Dice onions and mince garlic. Mix together […]

Carolina BBQ Rub

Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp salt 2 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 1/4 cup paprika Preparation Mix all ingredients together and store in container. To use: rub mixture on meats or ribs at least 15 minutes before cooking, and […]

Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients 3 cups soy sauce 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp garlic 2 cups honey 1/8 cup ginger 1/4 cup of green onions Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Marinate at least 4 hours (poultry and seafood 30 minutes). Grill or slow cook to correct internal temperature.  

Southern European Marinade

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp coarse pepper 1/2 tsp salt 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup parsley 1/4 cup basil 1/4 cup oregano 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes Preparation Finely chop garlic, parsley, basil and oregano. Combine all ingredients into a glass or stainless steel […]