Tag Archives: garlic

Food, Marinade

Marinade – Soy-Lime-Garlic

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Soy-Lime-Garlic marinade

Great for:

PorkBeefLamb

Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
6 limes
1 cup BBQ Sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
2 cups Brown Sugar

Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers

Food, Marinade

Marinade – Soy-Ginger-Garlic

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Soy-Ginger-Garlic marinade

Great for:

fishChickenShrimp

Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
2 cups Apple Juice
1/2 cup Ginger Tea
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Brown Sugar

Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers

Other
12 oz Whole Cranberry Sauce, happen to have it on hand; why not toss it in there

Marinade - Soy-Ginger-Garlic Marinade in blender

Add all base ingredients in  the bowl.  Add options ingredients to a food processor prior to adding to the bowl with the base ingredients.   Too much volume to all fit in a standard size blender, but could blend in two batches.

Marinade - Soy-Ginger-Garlic Chicken Thighs in Marinade

The finished product 4X thighs and legs

Grilled Chicken Chicken Legs
Grilled Chicken Chicken Thighs

 

Food, Suace/Dip

Basic [Hot] Vinegar Sauce

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How to Make Basic [Hot] Vinegar Sauce

The basic formula for a homemade hot sauce is usually a combination of peppers, white or apple cider vinegar, spices, other fruits and vegetables, and salt. Making your own sauces can be a great way to experiment and create new flavors.

Basic steps:

  • Clean and roughly chop peppers
  • Combine 2 parts vinegar with 1 part water in a pot
  • Add peppers and other desired ingredients to vinegar (we like adding sweet fruits and sugars)
  • Boil for 5-10 minutes
  • Allow to cool
  • Blend until desired smoothness is reached
  • If sauce is too thick, add a few tbsp of water at a time and blend until it is the right viscosity

Recommended Ingredients to use in Hot Sauces:

  • Peppers (Habaneros, jalapeños, bell peppers, and ghost peppers are great)
  • Garlic & onions
  • Tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, peach, apricot)
  • Apple cider (for sweetness)
  • Cumin
  • Turmeric
  • Olive oil (for texture)
  • Any other fruits and vegetables!