The Complete Guide to Grill Hacks and Cooking Temps

Lemon mustard marinade
(marinates 6 chicken breasts)

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or other vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp Dijon or Spicy Brown mustard
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder

Source: momontimeout.com

Honey mustard marinade
(marinates 4 chicken breasts)

• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1/3 cup mustard
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne

Source: asweetpeachef.com

Fajita marinade
(marinates 4-6 chicken breasts)

• 2/3 cup lime juice (approx. 3-4 limes)
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (no sugar added)
• 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Source: asweetpeachef.com

Steak marinade
(makes 8 servings)

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp dried minced garlic (optional)

Source: allrecipes.com

Greek marinade
(makes 8 servings)

• 4 grape tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 of a minced shallot
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, leaves only
• 2 tsp fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Source: plated.com

Korean-style marinade
(makes 4 servings)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Source: plated.com

Pineapple marinade
(makes 6 servings)

• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp powdered cloves

Source: thespruceeats.com

Lemon pepper marinade
(marinates 6 pork chops)

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 tsp minced garlic

Source: allrecipes.com

Asian – style marinade
(marinates 6 pork chops)

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp ​brown sugar
• 2 tbsp mild chili sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, fresh and minced
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 pinch salt

Source: thespruceeats.com

Basil coating
(marinates 4 veal chops)

• 4 tsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Source: foodandwine.com

Tuscan-style coating
(marinates 4 veal chops)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup sage leaves
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Source: foodandwine.com

Mustard marinade
(marinates 4 veal chops)

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp bourbon whisky or white wine
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp finely chopped capers
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt and pepper

Source: ricardocuisine.com

Garlic rosemary marinade
(marinates 4 lamb chops)

• 1 tsp finely chopped lemon zest
• 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp of dried
• 1 tsp olive oil
• pepper to taste

Source: epicurious.com

Greek-style marinade
(marinates 4 lamb chops)

• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper

Source: thespruceeats.com

Zesty oregano marinade
(marinates 4 lamb chops)

• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 crushed dried bay leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• juice and rind of one orange

Source: bestrecipes.com.au

Fish marinade
(marinates 2 [6 ounces] filets)

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Source: allrecipes.com

Shrimp marinade
(marinates 2 pounds of shrimp)

• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp hot pepper sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Source: thespruceeats.com

Mild curry marinade
(marinates 2 [6 ounces] filets)

• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• pinch of sea salt
• pinch of black pepper

Source: upfitness.com

Easy red wine venison marinade
(marinates 4 steaks)

• 2 cups red wine
• 2 to 6 bay leaves
• A dozen black peppercorns, cracked
• A good pinch of salt
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp mustard seeds

Source: honest-food.net

Garlic and herb rabbit marinade
(marinates a 3-4 pound whole rabbit)

• 8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Source: louisianacookin.com

Easy herb bison marinade
(marinates 2 steaks)

• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• juice of half lemon
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 6 branches fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cracked

Source: eatsomethingsexy.com

Honey and balsamic vinegar veggie marinade

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• salt to taste

Source: tasteofhome.com

Fresh herb veggie marinade

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Source: myrecipes.com

Spicy asian veggie marinade

• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, creamed or pressed
• 1/2 Fresno chile, minced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil – vegetable, canola, grapeseed

Source: grillingoutdoorrecipes.com