Mad River Marinade

Elevate your grilling game with Mad River Marinade, a bold and flavorful concoction that guarantees to transform any meal into a tantalizing feast. This versatile marinade combines the umami richness of soy sauce with the smoothness of olive oil, a touch of honey for sweetness, and the tangy depth of balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Freshly minced garlic, grated ginger, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes create a perfectly balanced flavor profile that’s both savory and vibrant. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is perfect for enhancing the taste of meats, poultry, or vegetables—simply marinate for at least two hours (or overnight for best results) and cook to perfection. Whether you're hosting a weekend barbecue or spicing up a weeknight dinner, Mad River Marinade is your go-to recipe for unforgettable, zesty taste sensations.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 whole zest of one lemon

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard until fully combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the mixture. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 3

Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the lemon zest. Mix until the marinade has a smooth consistency with no clumps.

Step 4

Use the marinade immediately for up to 2 pounds of meat, poultry, or vegetables by placing the ingredients in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and covering them completely with the marinade.

Step 5

Let the ingredients marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption.

Step 6

Remove the ingredients from the marinade and cook them as desired. Discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw ingredients.

Step 7

Enjoy the bold and tangy flavors of the Mad River Marinade!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	358.2 grams (358.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	887

Total Fat 62.80g	81%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5313mg	231%
Total Carbohydrate 72.00g	26%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 58.00g
Protein 13.20g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 666mg	14%

*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: 62.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 31.8%