Want to turn basic meat into steakhouse-worthy results? This brown sugar bourbon marinade delivers sweet, smoky flavor with just the right amount of kick. The bourbon adds depth while brown sugar creates beautiful caramelization on the grill. Perfect for transforming tough cuts into tender, flavorful meals that taste way more expensive than they actually are. Plus, it makes your kitchen smell like a fancy restaurant!

Bourbon Brown Sugar Marinade Recipe

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Prep: 5

Total: 5

Servings: 1 cup

Author: Kita Roberts

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A glass mason jar filled with chunky brown sauce or chutney, sealed with a metal lid, sits on a gray surface.

Ready to make cheap cuts taste like million-dollar steaks? This bourbon brown sugar marinade works magic on any protein.

Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup bourbon
▢ 3 tbsp brown sugar
▢ 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminoes or tamari for gluten-free option
▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
▢ 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
▢ 2 garlic cloves minced
▢ Salt and pepper to taste
▢ 1/4 cup neutral oil like avocado oil, to thin

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a Mason jar and secure it with the lid.
Shake vigorously to combine all of the ingredients.
For the best flavor, store in the fridge for 2 to 3 days until ready to use.
For the best results and to avoid burning or flare-ups from the bourbon and brown sugar, be sure to pat your meat dry with paper towels after marinating.