Peg Leg Pete's Marinade

Infuse your favorite proteins with bold, mouthwatering flavors using Peg Leg Pete’s Marinade—a versatile and flavor-packed recipe perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. This quick-to-make marinade combines the umami richness of soy sauce, the tangy bite of apple cider vinegar, and the natural sweetness of honey, all elevated by a medley of aromatic spices like garlic, paprika, and dried thyme. With a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and the zesty complexity of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, this marinade gives chicken, beef, pork, or even tofu a savory kick that’s guaranteed to impress. Prep takes just 10 minutes, but let your protein soak in this marinade overnight for maximum flavor. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prepping, Peg Leg Pete’s Marinade is your new go-to for easy, flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Mince the garlic cloves finely or crush them using a garlic press and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, ground black pepper, ground paprika, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes to the bowl. Whisk the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, by adding a pinch of salt or more honey for sweetness.

Step 5

Pour the marinade into an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Add your choice of protein (such as chicken, beef, pork, or tofu) and ensure it is fully coated in the mixture.

Step 6

Seal the container or bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld with the protein.

Step 7

Remove the protein from the marinade before cooking. Discard the used marinade or boil it for at least 5 minutes if you plan to use it as a basting sauce.

Step 8

Prepare your protein using your preferred cooking method, such as grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(304.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	786.3

Total Fat 60.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5170.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101.7mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 768.6mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 25.9%