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)

Servings:
2 cups
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1/4 cupcanola oilsee savings

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1medium onion, choppedsee savings

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2 tablespoonschopped garlicsee savings

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1/2 cupreduced-sodium soy saucesee savings

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1/4 cupred-wine vinegarsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonfreshly grated orange zestsee savings

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1/4 cuporange juicesee savings

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3 tablespoonspacked brown sugarsee savings

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2 teaspoonsground allspicesee savings

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3/4 teaspoonfreshly ground peppersee savings

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1/2 teaspoondried thymesee savings

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1/2 teaspoonground clovessee savings

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1/2 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings

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5 dasheshot saucesee savings

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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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