Jam Jar Marinades

To promote Plastic Free July we’ve put together 5 easy jam jar marinades to go perfectly with BBQ meats. All five marinades come together by being vigorously shaken in a jar with a lid, so perfect for making ahead and for transporting. And no plastic bottles required …

Cold Brew

• 150ml cold brew coffee
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon each: Dijon mustard and freshly-cracked black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

Fajita

• 60ml cup lime juice
• 60ml cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• salt and pepper

Herby

• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 sprigs of rosemary, finely chopped
• 5 tbsp olive oil

Sticky

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp honey
• 100ml vegetable oil

Brazilian

• 60ml extra virgin olive oil
• 60ml fresh orange juice
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Method

To make each marinade, simply put the ingredients together in a jam jar, screw the lid on tight and shake briskly until combined. Store marinade in the fridge until you are ready to pour over your steak. Cover and leave to marinate for 30mins at room temperature, or up to 24hrs in the fridge. So simple!

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