Melt-in-Your-Mouth Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
2. Place the desired meat in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
3. Pour the marinade over the meat, making sure the meat is well coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to overnight.
5. Remove the meat from the marinade, discarding the remaining marinade.
6. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the meat as desired.

Interesting Facts

• The longer you marinate, the more tender and flavorful the meat will be.
• You can use this marinade on just about any type of meat.
• If you’re short on time, marinating the meat for even 15 minutes will make a difference.