Secret....marinade, that is!!

I was just getting dinner ready for tonight and after throwing together my marinade for the beef tips I'm cooking, wondered what everyone else does?

I don't really follow a recipe....olive oil & usually balsamic vinegar thrown in a gallon baggie, put the meat in there & mush around, let sit in refrig.

For fish I usually just marinate it in Italian dressing.

What about you guys?

Olive oil, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, crushed garlic (I usually just smash a clove and throw it in) salt & pepper.

That's it. Sometimes I throw in lemon or lime juice too...depends on what I'm serving with it.

Imitation A-1 Sauce

What's that mean? Do you make your own? Or use a store brand? (that's what I buy, usually)

:drunk: Wine or beer...*hic*

Marinate? Usually I don't think about meals that far in advance. 'Course, that's part of my problem. When I do think about it, Goya makes some stuff called "Mojo Criollo" that's really good. I always have to add honey 'cuz my wife and kids think it's too tart.

I have tried a lot of stuff, and none of it's as good as just tossing meat (chicken or beef strips - can't afford much more than that!) in a buttery cast iron skillet with italian herbs, chopped onion and garlic. If I'm cooking just for me, toss in a habanero or scotch bonnet for flavor!

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Some guys are lovers not fighters....


me?


I'm an eater, not a cook(er).


BRING IT !

As we can see by the avatar! :D


For me...usually a Red Wine base.....but....I end up drinking more of the wine and never actually making the marinade. :thumbsup: