With summer just a week a way, and BBQ everywhere you go. I thought it would be good to know how we all flavour our BBQ dishes. Whether it be a dry rub or marinade.
Alberta Beef BBQ Rub
1 tbsp salt
1/4 c sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cayenne
1/4 c paprika
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp dried ginger
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 c mustard
mix well
I’m not sure where we got this rub recipe…and I don’t know for sure who Jim Goode is…but I have to give credit where credit is due!
Jim Goode’s BBQ Beef Rub
2 1/2 Tblsp dark brown sugar
2 Tblsp paprika
2 Tblsp dry mustard
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp dried sweet basil
1 tsp grouund bay leaves
3/4 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp ground savory
3/4 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp ground cumin
salt, to taste
Combine all ingredients in small container…can be stored up to 4 months in airtight container.
To use, massage into meat thoroughly the night before you plan to grill. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in refridgerator.
Makes 3/4 cup. Per tblsp: 18 cal; .3 g fat; no cholesterol
Basic Marinade
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 T Vegetable oil
2 T soy sauce
2 T ketchup
¼ t onion salt
Garlic powder, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Combine ingredients and use with beef, pork or chicken
Chicken Marinade
1 teaspoon Fine sliced fresh ginger
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 Green onion -- chopped
2 cloves Garlic
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1/4 cup Soy sauce
Combine marinade ingredients. Place in glass bowl or dish that will hold chicken in single layer. Add chicken; let marinate a minimum of 4 hours, turning
Yogurt, Mint And Lime Marinade
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
· 1 pt natural organic yoghurt
· 2 handful fresh mint, chopped
· 2 limes, zested, and, juiced
· 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
· salt, and, freshly ground black pepper
· 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
- Mix together the ingredients and smear over your chosen meat before leaving it to marinate (4 hours at least).
Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry sherry
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. strong brewed coffee
6 garlic cloves, roasted
2 shallots, roasted
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. cracked black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum mixing bowl. Pour into a zip-lock bag. Add your steaks and marinate for 4 to 5 hours in refrigerator. Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Roasted garlic: preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly spray small baking dish with non-stick spray. Slice ½ inch from the top of each garlic head. Rub off any loose skins, but do not separate cloves. Place in baking dish cut side up, add ¼ cup water, cover and bake until garlic cloves are very tender when pierced, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Squeeze cloves from their skins.
Baked garlic heads can be kept in refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. Roasted cloves may be used in place of sautéed or raw garlic in a recipe for a milder flavour
Black BBQ Sauce
1 can Pepsi
1 c. ketchup
2 sprinkles soya sauce
¼ to ½ tsp. garlic salt
Combine all ingredients. Add mixture to spare ribs and bake in moderate oven until ribs are cooked (1 ½ - 2 hours depending on size and amount of ribs).
CHICKEN MARINADE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice and zest
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cloves of chopped garlic finely minced
2 shallots finely minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped pimentos
2 teaspoons ground or fresh chopped oregano
2 teaspoons ground or fresh thyme leaves
Directions:
Marinate your chicken (can be white or dark meat pieces either with skin or skinless/boneless) for 30 minutes and grill away!
Kensington Club Steak Marinade
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup sherry cooking wine
3/4 cup sugar
3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
marinade for up to 24 hours in a zip-loc in the frig.
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Kabobs Marinade
1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. salad oil
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat to boiling. Simmer 15 to
20 minutes. (Caution: This mixture smells awful while cooking but
don’t let it deceive you). Let beef soak in marinade in the
refrigerator for a few hours (stirring once). Cook on grill or broil.
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Beef or Chicken Fajita Marinade
We’ve tried lotsa fajita marinades, and so far this one is the best…Try it and see if you like it as much as we do.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.25 ounces) can low sodium beef broth
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15 minutes total approx. …15 mins prep
Combine all ingredients; mix well.
Enough for 2-3 pounds beef or chicken.
Lemon Marinade
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. oil
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 slices onion
1 tbsp. sugar
2 drops Tabasco sauce
Marinade meat at least 1 hour before cooking.
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Lemon Marinade with Herbs
1/4 c. chopped scallions
2-3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1 tsp. salt
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Good marinade for chicken.
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Shrimp Marinade
1 stick butter
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1- 1/2 tsp. garlic flakes
Melt or microwave in saucepan. Dip peeled raw shrimp in marinade. Place on skewers. Using an
electric indoor grill\or bbq., place skewers on grill and cook until tender, turning once and basting once.
Serve over seasoned rice.
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Lime Marinade for Chicken
2/3 c. orange juice
3 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. corn oil
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash
Mix together. Place chicken in container, pour mixture over chicken. Marinade 2 or 3 hours or
overnight. Grill or broil.
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Mustard Marinade for Country Style Ribs
Country style beef spare ribs
1/3 c. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil or salad oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
In small bowl combine mustard and vinegar. Beating constantly with a wire whisk, add oil, a few drops at a time. Then beat in garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Pour over country style beef ribs in a shallow pan. Let stand for about 2 hours. Lift ribs from marinade and grill 4 to 6 inches above hot coals, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Pork Chop or Chicken Marinade
1 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. honey
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. ginger
Marinate overnight. Makes enough to grill 12 pork chops.
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Orange and Soy Sauce Marinade
Adds an Asian flavor to any type bird or flank steak.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons ginger root, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk briskly. Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar.
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Fajita Marinade
Ingredients:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and whisk until blended. How simple is that!
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