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Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade

This marinade blends sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for enhancing chicken, steak, pork, or veggies. Quick to prepare, it makes grilling a memorable delight.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of meat or veggies of choice
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped
  • Optional: pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Combine bourbon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, rosemary, and crushed red pepper in a bowl or jar.
  • Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, whisk or shake until combined.
  • Pour the marinade over meat or veggies, ensuring even coating.
  • Let marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight for better flavor.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, remove excess marinade, and grill to preference.

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate overnight.
Preheat your grill before adding ingredients for a nice sear.
Adjust spice level by modifying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Varies by ingredient
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 3
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 9
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0