The Best Meat Marinade {Chicken, Beef, Pork}

For 6 servings, The Best Meat Marinade {Chicken, Beef, Pork} keeps the list centered on meat, fresh lemon juice and soy sauce. Set aside about 750 minutes.

• Yield 6 servings
• Ready in 750 minutes
• Prep 730 minutes
• Cook 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds meat (chicken, beef, pork, preferably in pieces, like chicken breasts, steaks, pork chops, or thin pork tenderloins)
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons)
• 1 cup soy sauce (I always use low-sodium OR 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup pineapple juice)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (or ginger paste or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place the meat in a shallow dish or ziploc bag.
2. In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, onion powder and pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the meat to cover. Refrigerate for 8-12 hours (or up to two days).
4. Grill the meat, discarding excess marinade, until cooked through (exact time will depend on the cut of the meat and temperature of your grill). Let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.