Bourbon Marinade

Elevate your grilling game with this boldly flavorful Bourbon Marinade, a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory notes. Made with a rich combination of smooth bourbon, tangy soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this marinade infuses your favorite proteins with deep, complex flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. Aromatic minced garlic and a kick of smoked paprika add a savory depth, while an optional hint of cayenne pepper offers customizable heat. Ideal for steak, chicken, pork, or even tofu, this versatile marinade is designed to tenderize while delivering a restaurant-quality glaze once grilled. For best results, allow your protein to soak for at least 2 hours – or up to 24 for maximum flavor. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or making meal prep extraordinary, this Bourbon Marinade will be your go-to for enhancing any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Bourbon
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to evenly incorporate the spices into the liquid mixture.

Step 3

Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed. For additional sweetness, add more brown sugar. For more smokiness, increase the smoked paprika.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over your choice of protein (steak, chicken, pork, etc.) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Ensure the protein is fully submerged and coated.

Step 5

Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor.

Step 6

Before cooking, remove the protein from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Discard used marinade or boil it for a few minutes if planning to use it as a sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	258.2 grams (258.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	657

Total Fat 28.50g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2520mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 29.70g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 6.80g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 476mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 29.5%