Lemon Herb Marinade
How to make a simple lemon herb marinade
Equipment
- 1 small bowl or jar
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional - adds depth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
- Place your meat in a zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
- Cover (or seal) and refrigerate for the appropriate amount of time (see notes below).
- Remove meat from the marinade and discard remaining liquid before grilling or cooking.
Notes
Chicken: Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Boneless breasts require less time; bone-in pieces can be cooked for a longer period.
Pork: Marinate for 2 to 4 hours. Great with chops or tenderloin.
Beef: Marinate for 1 to 6 hours, depending on the cut. Use with leaner cuts, such as sirloin, flank, or flat iron. Avoid marinating for more than 8 hours to prevent the acid from breaking down the meat too much.