Basil Brad's Marinade of Love

Basil Brad's marinade of love recipe, crafted with fresh herbs, spices, and wine, makes a complex-tasting, delicious marinade suitable for any meat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 3 green onions, minced
• 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 3 cups red wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons double-concentrated Italian tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped horseradish
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine red wine, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, tomato paste, oregano, basil, chives, vinegar, liqueur, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, ginger, horseradish, and dill in a large bowl; whisk to combine.

Step 2

Submerge meat in marinade. Refrigerate 16 to 24 hours.