Rib Marinade

Rib Marinade

Don’t listen to folks who say ribs don’t need marinating. It’s OK to listen to folks who do a dry marinade on ribs with a rub—people have a lot of success with that method—but I prefer to soak my ribs overnight in this wet marinade before I apply rub to them
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Equipment

  • Large bowl

Ingredients

Makes 1 Quart

  • ½ liter ginger ale or ginger beer
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 1-ounce packet dry ranch-flavored salad-dressing mix

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  • Stir well to thoroughly incorporate.
  • Pour into a quart-size container and store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
  • Shake well before using.
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Course; Barbecue / Marinade

Tangy Sweet Chicken Marinade

Tangy Sweet Chicken Marinade

Chicken does not need to be injected, in my opinion. But it definitely benefits from marinating, and I highly recommend this one.
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Ingredients

Makes 1 Quart

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a heavy medium stockpot.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before using.
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Course; Barbecue / Marinade

Beef Marinade

beef marinade combines rich beef broth, savory beef base, and slow-developed umami flavor into a simple homemade marinade designed to deepen the natural richness of beef. This flavorful liquid marinade helps brisket and other beef cuts stay juicy while building deeper savory barbecue flavor.

This homemade marinade recipe remains popular because it uses only a few ingredients while creating powerful beefy richness perfect for brisket, steaks, roasts, and barbecue cooking. The combination of broth and concentrated beef base creates bold savory depth throughout the meat.

Rich savory flavor helps tenderize beef naturally

The popularity of beef marinade recipes continues to grow because liquid marinades help infuse beef with deeper flavor while improving moisture during long cooking sessions. Beef broth and concentrated beef base create rich savory flavor without overpowering the natural taste of the meat.

Another reason this homemade marinade works so well is the simplicity of the ingredients. The rich broth develops deep flavor while the warm liquid helps dissolve the seasoning evenly throughout the marinade.

Simple ingredients create deep barbecue richness

This savory brisket marinade works beautifully for smoked brisket, beef roasts, steaks, short ribs, grilled beef, and slow-cooked barbecue recipes. The liquid mixture coats the beef evenly while helping preserve juicy texture during cooking.

If you enjoy rich homemade barbecue marinades, you may also like our Beer Barbecue Sauce, another flavorful barbecue recipe packed with savory smoky richness.

Texture plays an important role in this recipe. The marinade stays smooth and light while still delivering concentrated beef flavor that penetrates deeply into the meat.

The beefy richness also makes this barbecue marinade ideal for overnight marinating because the flavor continues developing while the meat rests refrigerated.

Perfect homemade marinade for brisket and grilling

This beef marinade works perfectly for brisket, steaks, beef ribs, roasts, smoked beef, grilled meats, and outdoor barbecue cooking because the rich savory flavor enhances natural beef texture beautifully.

The marinade pairs especially well with brisket, smoked beef ribs, grilled steaks, burgers, roasted potatoes, barbecue beans, and smoky grilled vegetables.

Proper food handling remains important whenever preparing marinades and raw beef. Always refrigerate marinades properly and discard used marinade after contact with raw meat. For additional food preparation and meat safety guidance, visit the FDA.

Ultimately, beef marinade delivers deep savory richness, smooth texture, juicy beef flavor, and classic barbecue character in a simple homemade marinade recipe perfect for grilling and smoking.

beef marinade and brisket marinade served on a rustic wooden table in a glass container

Beef Marinade

Rich homemade beef marinade with savory broth and deep barbecue flavor.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 5 minutes
Preparation time:5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total time 40 minutes
estimated costs pp $1.25 per person
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Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a gentle boil in a large stockpot over high heat.
  • Add the beef base and beef broth.
  • Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Do not allow the marinade to boil after adding the broth.
  • Remove the stockpot from the heat.
  • Allow the marinade to cool completely.
  • Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Allowing the marinade to cool completely before using helps preserve the texture of the beef.

Serve Tip

Use this marinade for brisket, steaks, short ribs, smoked beef, or grilled barbecue recipes.

Variations

Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, soy sauce, herbs, or smoked paprika for deeper savory richness.

Wine Advice

A bold Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with rich beef barbecue recipes using this marinade.

Nutrition values

Calories: 35 kcal | koolhydraten: 2 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 1 g | Verzadigd vet: 0 g | Natrium: 820 mg | Suiker: 1 g
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Pork Marinade

Pork Marinade

It’s very easy to multiply this recipe to make larger amounts for big pork shoulders. You’ll need about 5 quarts for a whole hog, and 2 or 3 for a shoulder, depending on how large it is. You can store the marinade in your refrigerator for up to a year, but make sure you don’t contaminate it, and always discard any used marinade—you can’t keep it.
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Ingredients

MAKES 1 QUART

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, combine the apple juice and vinegar over medium heat.
  • Stirring continuously, pour in the sugar, salt, and seasoning.
  • Keep stirring until the seasonings are completely dissolved, but do not let the mixture come to a boil.
  • When all of the seasonings have dissolved, remove the pot from the heat.
  • Let the liquid cool completely, then pour into a quart-size container.
  • If not using this marinade/injection right away, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to six months.
  • Make sure you shake it well before using.
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Course; Barbecue / Marinade

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 medium zucchini trimmed and sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow squashHalf of 1 large red bell pepper seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • Half of 1 large yellow bell pepper
  • About 6 baby portobello mushrooms with cores removed
  • About 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Basil Vinaigrette

Instructions

Vegetables

  • Heat a gas grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grease with nonstick spray.
  • Toss together the vegetables and oil, in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place vegetables on grill, making sure not to overlap.
  • Cook for 5 minutes per side, until tender and as blackened as desired.

Basil Vinaigrette

  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add all ingredients, except water, to a blender.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth.
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Course; Barbecue / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Monster Smoked Meatloaf.

Monster Smoked Meatloaf.

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Ingredients

Topping:

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add salsa, onion, 1/4 cup barbeque sauce, eggs, 1/4 cup mustard, 1/4 cup ketchup, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and malt vinegar, meatloaf seasoning mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Add sausage, beef and bread crumbs.
  • Pack meatloaf mixture into a reseal able plastic bag.
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  • Preheat smoker to 250 degrees F, following manufacturer’s directions.
  • Place aluminum foil over a wire rack.
  • Place meatloaf onto aluminum foil.
  • Cook meatloaf for 3 hours.
  • In a small bowl, add 2 tbsp.
  • barbeque sauce, 2 tbsp.
  • mustard,
  • 2 tbsp. ketchup, barbeque glaze and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Brush meatloaf with sauce.
  • Continue smoking an hour or two, until desired consistency is achieved.
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Course; Barbecue / Beef

Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

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Ingredients

  • 1 12 pound whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 bag charcoal briquettes
  • Hickory chips or chunks

Instructions

  • Place charcoal into smoker.
  • Light the coals.
  • Grease grate with oil.
  • Rinse meat and pat dry.
  • In a pan, add water and hickory chips; cover.
  • Place turkey on the grate.
  • Keep adding handfuls of damp chips during the cooking process.
  • Continue smoking until the coals die out, or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Do not uncover the lid much during the cooking process.
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Course; Barbecue / Poultry / Turkey

Lemony Grilled Salmon

Lemony Grilled Salmon

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat grill on high.
  • Coat salmon with oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place salmon onto grill and cook for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Add lemon slices and grill until charred.
  • Serve with butter and grilled lemons.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Grilled Oysters from Mitche Graf

Grilled Oysters from Mitche Graf

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Ingredients

  • 3 dozen large oysters
  • Herb Butter
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Hot sauce (for servin

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Scrub oysters before placing them cupped side down on the grill.
  • Cover the grill and cook for 2 minutes, until oysters begin to open.
  • Remove oysters from heat and place on a platter.
  • Let them cool before using an oyster knife or screwdriver to pry shells open.
  • Cut the muscles connecting oysters to shells.
  • Do this with the help of an oyster knife.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges, butter, and hot sauce.
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Course; Barbecue

Marinated Grilled Vegetables with Avocado Whipped Feta.

Marinated Grilled Vegetables with Avocado Whipped Feta.

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Ingredients

Avocado whipped feta

Instructions

  • Add the oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, paprika and pepper into a bowl; stir until well combined.
  • In a large baking dish, add zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant, onion and radish pieces.
  • Pour marinade over it and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place sweet potato slices in a saucepan full of water and bring it to a boil, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Toss with marinade.
  • Heat grill on high.
  • Brush olive on both sides of the baguette.
  • Place veggies from the marinade onto the grill, using tongs.
  • Grill until grill marks appear and veggies are golden.
  • Add vegetables and bread to a large baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle fresh herbs over the vegetables.
  • Serve with avocado feta.

Avocado whipped feta

  • Pulse feta in a food processor until small crumbs remain.
  • Stir in the avocado and puree until feta is creamy, for 4-5 minutes.
  • Serve topped fresh herbs.
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Course; Barbecue / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian