When you set out to make a great cake, you need to use the right batter, cook it at the right temperature for the right amount of time, and then carefully apply the right icing. A “cake” without icing might still be delicious… but it’s really just sweetened bread. Likewise icing without a cake to cover is still sweet, but it’s not something you’d serve at a dinner party.
When it comes to a great cut of pork (oh… say… a Zaycon Fresh Premium Pork Tenderloin), the same holds true: a great piece of pork tastes great on its own. But to serve a superlative meal, you need to add a marinade that pairs with the pork just like icing completes the cake.
And surprise, surprise… we’ve got some great marinade ideas for ya! Whether you want to cook it up yourself or just dump it out of the jar, one of these sweet/savory/spicy pork marinades will do the trick, taking your pork all the way up to 11.
LOW FAT CITRUS MARINADE RECIPE
So, you like marinade recipes that are easy, healthy, and delicious? Then you’ll like this’n we found on www.simple-nourished-living.com.
What You Need:
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
What You Do:
- Combine all ingredients and whisk until well blended.
- Yep, that’s it…. Enjoy poured over the top or soak the chop or tenderloin all day.
BEST SAVORY PORK MARINADE RECIPE
A bit more toward the BBQ for you, with thanks to www.allrecipes.com.
What You Need:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon mesquite-flavored seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
What You Do:
- Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mesquite seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a large plastic bag.
- Add pork, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag.
- Marinate in the refrigerator, 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
SUNDRIED TOMATO TUSCAN MARINADE
So you want a little taste of Italy? Let Lawry’s Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato marinade whisk you away!
What You Need:
- A bottle of Lawry’s Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato marinade
What You Do:
- Pour some of Lawry’s Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato marinade over your pork and let the meat sit for a few hours.
And don’t forget, folks: one of the tastiest, simplest pork marinades ever is… good old apple juice or cider.
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