Grilled Meat Marinade
A versatile marinade that combines the zest of lime and orange with soy sauce and garlic, perfect for elevating a variety of meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, and olive oil in a bowl until fully blended.
- Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Place the meat in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and ensure it’s thoroughly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and discard leftover liquid.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the meat until desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Notes
Let the meat marinate overnight for optimal flavor. Ensure your grill is at the right temperature to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://pennykitchenz.com/grilled-meat-marinade/