There should be enough marinade for about 2-1/2 pounds of beef or chicken myou may double the marinade ingredients but keep the fresh garlic and green onion at the same amount — the meat needs to come down to almost room temperature before grilling so plan well ahead, also there is a marinating time of 8-24 hours, you may omit the cayenne completely if desired or adjust to suit heat level.
Ingredients
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey ( or use white sugar)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3-4 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarsley ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper ( or to taste adjust to suit heat level)
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients together until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
- Remove the meat and shake off excess marinade.
- Place the meat in a pan and allow to come down to room temperature (this will take a few hours).
- Grill as desired.
Prep Time: 24 hours
Yield: 1.75 cups (approx)