Tag Archives: marinade

Soy Sauce Eggs

Posted on 04/27/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is an adaptation of Momofuku’s eggs. The cooking time must be followed exactly. Fresh farm eggs give the best result. Soy Sauce Eggs 6 tbsp hot water 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Maple Grilled Salmon Steaks

Posted on 10/24/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple marinade for any strong flavored fish. Grill over direct heat to caramelize the syrup. Maple Cider Marinade 3-4 1 1/2″ salmon steaks 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup hard apple cider 4 tbsp maple syrup 1 … Continue reading →

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Mustard Molasses Pork Loin

Posted on 02/20/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a simple marinade and glaze for roast pork. Mustard Molasses Pork Tenderloin 5-7 lb pork loin 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp stone ground brown mustard 1 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary Mix everything into a … Continue reading →

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Grilled Asparagus

Posted on 10/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Serve this hot right off the grill for best results. Grilled Asparagus 1 lb asparagus trimmed 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp fish sauce 1 tsp cayenne pepper Salt/pepper Toss everything together and then grill until … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Marinade

Posted on 07/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is my go to marinade for steaks. It can be reduced for a sauce if desired or discarded after the meat is grilled. This is enough to season two 1 1/2″ thick steaks. Red Wine Marinade 1 cup good … Continue reading →

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Chicken Marinade #9

Posted on 06/02/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an easy marinade that comes together quick and is ready for the grill after 30 minutes. This would work well for fish as well. Fresh mint is not optional. Cilantro Mint Marinade 1/2 cup mint leaves 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Venison in an Orange-Honey Sauce

Posted on 03/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This sweet marinade doubles as the poaching liquid and sauce. Make use of fresh-squeezed juice since oranges are coming into season. It is a perfect pairing with the robust flavors of venison. Orange Honey Marinated Venison 2-3 lb venison tenderloin … Continue reading →

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Venison with a Grapefruit Reduction Sauce

Posted on 02/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another simple fruit sauce that pairs perfectly with venison. Do not over marinate the meat or the citrus will make it get tougher. Use a backstrap or tenderloin only for this. Hand squeezed juice will yield the best … Continue reading →

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Sorghum Garlic Chicken

Posted on 01/13/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a perfect marinade for grilling or baking. If you don’t have sorghum then buy some. Any piece of chicken will work but legs and wings work best if this is an appetizer or party dish. Sorghum Bourbon Garlic … Continue reading →

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Steak Marinated in Green Chili Sauce

Posted on 08/09/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Recently I got some very inexpensive beef. Normally I  would grind or stew it over a long period of time. Except one of the pieces was in the perfect shape of a 2″ thick steak so naturally I thought fajitas. … Continue reading →

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