Momma's Special Marinade

Elevate your grilling and cooking game with **Momma's Special Marinade**, a flavor-packed blend of savory, sweet, and tangy ingredients that transforms any protein or vegetable into a culinary masterpiece. This versatile marinade combines olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar for a balanced base, while the hints of Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic provide depth and warmth. Fresh rosemary and a splash of lemon juice add a bright herbal note, with optional red pepper flakes offering a subtle kick for spice enthusiasts. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade infuses your dish with rich flavor, whether you're preparing chicken, fish, pork, tofu, or veggies. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or baking, it delivers mouthwatering results that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well combined.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, ground black pepper, and salt. Whisk again to evenly incorporate the ingredients.

Step 3

Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes (if using) for an extra kick. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag, shallow dish, or glass container, depending on your desired storage method.

Step 5

Add your protein or vegetables to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. For best results, marinate for 2–4 hours. If marinating overnight, ensure no highly acidic ingredients (like lemon juice) are used for too long, as they may affect texture.

Step 7

After marinating, cook your protein or vegetables as desired (grill, bake, pan-fry, etc.), and enjoy the delicious results!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(322.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1245.5

Total Fat 115.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4045.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 64.5mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 482.3mg	0%

*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: 82.7%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 15.2%