Coffee-Balsamic Marinade

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1998

You might not think of coffee as a marinade ingredient but it adds depth and flavor that's not duplicatable. Richly flavored meats like beef and lamb work best with this marinade.

About 1 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon instant-coffee granules
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Dissolve coffee in hot water in a small bowl. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, oil, garlic, pepper and salt. Use 1/2 cup to marinate beef or lamb. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.

Nutrition

Per teaspoon : 6 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 37 mg Sodium; 4 mg Potassium

Exchanges: none