Meet Your Marinades
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Photo by Romulo Yanes1/14
Grilled Marinated Sirloin Flap Steaks
Sirloin flap is tough. This bold combination of soy sauce, balsamic, and maple syrup is tougher. The marinade works its magic on the meat quickly, so it only needs to marinate for as long as it takes to get your grill fired up.
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Hirsheimer & Hamilton2/14
Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs
For a fatty cut of meat like chicken thighs, adding a citrus-soy marinade makes it super flavorful.
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Ditte Isager3/14
Pan-Seared Pork Blade Chop
When it comes to a juicy pork blade chop, the simpler the marinade, the better. Use rosemary, lemon, garlic, and olive oil to tenderize the pork without masking its flavor.
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Photo by Jonathan Lovekin4/14
Panfried Sea Bass with Harissa & Rose
Harissa is more than just a way to amp up a sauce—it works as a killer marinade. Soak this sea bass in the paste with salt and cumin. Two hours later, this spicy sea bass is ready for cooking.
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Todd Coleman5/14
Squid with Ginger-Soy Sauce Marinade
The key to cooking squid correctly is either slow and low or fast and hot. With this soy marinade, it's easier to do the later. Called yaki ina, this grilled squid is a Japanese street food.
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Peden + Munk6/14
Herb Grilled Chicken Wings
Marinating these chicken wings in herbs and olive oil is the secret behind the crispy skin.
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Jason Wyche7/14
Atlanta Brisket
Look to the soda fountain for this unexpected marinade. High in acid and full of caramel flavor, cola is a great marinade for this brisket.
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Gail Albert Halaban8/14
Easy Chicken Masala
Yogurt is for so much more than breakfast. Use it here with garam masala for a tenderizing and Indian-inspired chicken spread.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson9/14
Chile-Marinated Pork With Savory Brussels Sprouts and Mint
This pork powerhouse incorporates two essential condiments: hot chile paste and fish sauce. The chile paste gives the pork a great kick, while the salty, pungent fish sauce brings out the umami in the Brussels sprouts.
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Romulo Yanes10/14
Carne Adobada: Grilled Adobo-Marinated Skirt Steak
Sear this adobo-marinated steak in a hot pan, then finish it in the oven. Bonus points if you wrap it in tortillas.
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Eric Wolfinger11/14
Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet Lemongrass Marinade
This flavorful lemongrass marinade is pretty common in Vietnam, where it caramelizes on thin and grilled pork chops. Because the marinade has a lot of sugar, grilling the meat is the only way to go. The combination of salty and sweet is pretty irresistible, and the hand-chopped lemongrass adds fragrance and texture.
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John Kernick12/14
Grilled Marinated Eggplant
Marinated eggplant (that's right, eggplant) makes a great grilling appetizer or side to grilled chicken. Make enough to serve for sandwiches the next day. Great leftovers=always worth the extra work.
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Patricia Heal13/14
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Ancho Chile Marinade
Marinate this lamb overnight in white wine, oregano, and ancho chile powder. When you wake up the next day, it'll be ready to get sweet and smoky on the grill.
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Lucy Schaeffer14/14
Marinated Thai-Style Pork Spareribs
These Thai ribs have the classic combination of sweet, sour, and salty. Roast them for extra tenderness and serve with a cold beer to bring it all together.
ByZoe Denenberg
ByThe Editors of Epicurious
ByThe Editors of Epicurious