Pirate Marinade
Recipe from EatingWell

This big, bold marinade recipe was adapted from a local Vermont restaurant and caterer. We make it in huge batches and freeze the extras so we always have it on hand. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, salmon, chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb (see Tip)


Pirate Marinade

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup
    canola oil
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  • medium onion, chopped
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  • 2 tablespoons
    chopped garlic
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  • 1/2 cup
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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  • 1/4 cup
    red-wine vinegar
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    freshly grated orange zest
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  • 1/4 cup
    orange juice
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  • 3 tablespoons
    packed brown sugar
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  • 2 teaspoons
    ground allspice
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried thyme
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cloves
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 5 dashes
    hot sauce
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Directions
1.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
2.
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, allspice, pepper, thyme, cloves, cinnamon and hot sauce. Let cool to room temperature.
3.
Pour cooled marinade into a shallow dish or 1-gallon sealable plastic bag for marinating 1 to 2 pounds (4 to 8 servings) of your chosen protein.

Tips:
Follow the marinating times, cooking times and temperatures below for juicy, perfect grilling results.
EXTRA-FIRM TOFU
30 minutes to overnight
2-3 minutes per side
SALMON FILLET
30 minutes
3-5 minutes per side
CHICKEN BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165 degrees F
CHICKEN THIGHS boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165 degrees F
CHICKEN THIGHS bone-in, skinless
2 hours to overnight
15-25 minutes, turning occasionally; 165 degrees F
DUCK BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
4-8 minutes per side; 150 degrees F
PORK CHOPS bone-in, 3/4"; thick
2 hours to overnight
3-4 minutes per side; 145 degrees F
2 hours to overnight
14-16 minutes, turning occasionally; 145 degrees F
2 hours to overnight

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 19, Total Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 89 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Potassium 15 mg. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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