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Bourbon Brown Sugar Marinade

by howl@blendhound.com

A sweet, warm, smoky marinade designed for quick prep and all-day flavor. Strong Americana cues for pork chops, chicken, and steak.

Meal-prep proteinsBig-batch grillingChicken, pork, and steak
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CategoryBrine & Marinade
Ingredients6
Likes0
Base servings4
Published3/23/2026
Spice Ratios
Bourbon0.25 cup
Brown Sugar0.25 cup
Soy Sauce0.25 cup
Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp
Garlic Powder2 tsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Ingredients
  • Bourbon0.25 cup
  • Brown Sugar0.25 cup
  • Soy Sauce0.25 cup
  • Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp
  • Garlic Powder2 tsp
  • Black Pepper2 tsp
Instructions

Combine all ingredients until dissolved and evenly mixed. Use enough mixture to coat or submerge the protein, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight depending on the cut.

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Meal-prep proteins

Big-batch grilling

Chicken, pork, and steak