Pirate Marinade

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pirate_marinade.html

From EatingWell:  May/June 2007

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)

2 cups | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Preparation

  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.

Nutrition

Per 2 teaspoons : 19 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 2 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 89 mg Sodium; 15 mg Potassium

Exchanges: free food

Nutrition Note: Based on Test Kitchen results, 2 teaspoons of marinade are absorbed per serving.

Tips & Notes