Spicy Beer Marinade
Transform your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Beer Marinade, a zesty blend of lager or pale ale, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness. This quick-to-prepare marinade combines the tangy brightness of lime juice, the deep warmth of smoked paprika and cumin, and a fiery kick from cayenne and red chili flakes. Enhanced with a hint of honey and soy sauce for balance, it works beautifully with chicken, pork, beef, or tofu. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade infuses your protein with layers of smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors in as little as two hours. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or spicing up weeknight meals, this versatile beer marinade is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Beer (lager or pale ale)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, pour the beer, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey, and whisk until well combined.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Whisk again to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 3
If desired, stir in the fresh chopped cilantro for an herby finish.
Step 4
Place your desired protein (chicken, pork, beef, or tofu) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Step 5
Pour the marinade over the protein, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Step 6
Refrigerate the protein and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor infusion.
Step 7
When ready to cook, discard the excess marinade and prepare the protein using your preferred method, such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (428.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 731.7 |
| Total Fat 56.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3529.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 5.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 57.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 392.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories