Savory Honey Garlic Infusion
Elevate your dishes with this delightful Savory Honey Garlic Infusion, perfect for marinating meats, vegetables, or even fish. The combination of tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, rich soy sauce, and aromatic garlic creates a harmonious blend that enhances flavors and tenderizes your ingredients. This marinade works beautifully for your barbecues, meal prep, or weeknight dinners. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it's a must-have in your culinary repertoire!
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Servings
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Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
cider vinegar
1/4 cup (none)
liquid honey
2 teaspoons (none)
soy sauce
1 tablespoon (none)
garlic cloves
2 (minced)
Instructions
1
In a spacious glass bowl or shallow dish, pour in the apple cider vinegar.
2
Add the liquid honey and soy sauce to the bowl, and whisk together until the honey is thoroughly dissolved.
3
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the marinade mixture.
4
Once your marinade is well combined, add your choice of protein or vegetables (approximately 1 lb of boneless meats or 2 lbs of bone-in meats).
5
Cover the bowl or dish with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 4 hours; if using fish, a quick 30 minutes will suffice.
6
After marinating, remove the food from the marinade and cook as desired, savoring the burst of flavors in every bite.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Honey Garlic Infusion?
It is a flavorful blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and garlic used as a marinade for meats, vegetables, or fish.
What are the main ingredients for this infusion?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons liquid honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
How should I prepare the garlic?
The garlic cloves should be peeled and minced before being added to the marinade.
What type of honey is best for this recipe?
Liquid honey is recommended for easier mixing and dissolving into the vinegar.
What type of vinegar does this recipe use?
The recipe calls for apple cider vinegar to provide a tangy base.
How long should I marinate meat for best results?
For boneless or bone-in meats, it is recommended to marinate for 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
How long should I marinate fish?
If you are using fish, a quick marinating time of 30 minutes is sufficient.
How much boneless meat can this recipe marinate?
This recipe is suitable for approximately 1 lb of boneless meats.
How much bone-in meat can I use with this marinade?
You can marinate approximately 2 lbs of bone-in meats with this infusion.
Can I use this marinade for vegetables?
Yes, this savory honey garlic infusion is perfect for marinating a variety of vegetables.
What is the first step in making the infusion?
The first step is to pour the apple cider vinegar into a spacious glass bowl or shallow dish.
Should I whisk the ingredients?
Yes, you should whisk the vinegar, honey, and soy sauce together until the honey is thoroughly dissolved.
Do I need to refrigerate the food while it marinates?
Yes, you should cover the dish and refrigerate it to allow the flavors to properly enhance the ingredients.
Is this recipe suitable for barbecues?
Yes, it is highly recommended for barbecues as it infuses deep flavor into grilled foods.
Can this be used for meal prep?
Absolutely, it is a great option for meal prep because it is easy to make and works with various proteins.
Does this marinade help tenderize meat?
Yes, the combination of ingredients, particularly the vinegar, helps to tenderize your chosen proteins.
What kind of bowl should I use?
A spacious glass bowl or a shallow dish is recommended for mixing the marinade and soaking the food.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, with only 4 ingredients and a few simple steps, it is categorized as an easy recipe.
What should I do after the marinating time is up?
Remove the food from the marinade and cook it as desired to enjoy the burst of flavors.
Is this marinade high in protein?
No, the marinade itself is tagged as a low protein recipe component.
What flavor profile does this infusion offer?
It offers a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, rich, and aromatic flavors.
Can I use this for weeknight dinners?
Yes, it is perfect for adding quick flavor to weeknight meals.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic.
What should I cover the dish with?
You can use plastic wrap or a lid to cover the dish during the refrigeration process.
Is soy sauce a key ingredient?
Yes, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce is used to add richness to the marinade.
How much honey is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of liquid honey.
Does this recipe have a specific category?
It is primarily categorized as a marinade or flavor infusion.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 4 main ingredients: cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
Can I use this for bone-in chicken?
Yes, it works well with bone-in meats; just ensure you have about 2 lbs for the given marinade volume.
Is the garlic added before or after whisking the liquid?
The garlic is added after the honey has been dissolved into the vinegar and soy sauce.