Whether you're looking to level up your barbecued pork (used here), lamb, beef or chicken, this Portuguese BBQ Marinade recipe is just what you're looking for. Made with simple pantry staples in mere minutes, you'll be amazed at the punch this packs into your protein of choice. Marinate your meat up to 48 hours in advance for extra depth of flavour.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time17 minutesmins
Ingredients
600gpork Scotch fillet (pork butt) (or any protein of choice; this marinade works brilliantly with lamb, chicken or beef)
80mlred wine vinegar
125mlolive oil
1tspsea salt flakes
2garlic cloves, freshly minced
1tbspbrown sugar
1tbspdried oregano
1tbspsweet paprika
Instructions
Marinate the pork – Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the pork. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes (or overnight if time permits).
Barbecue – Preheat the barbecue to medium–high heat. Cook the pork for 12 minutes (6 minutes on each side). Baste with the remaining marinade once or twice during cooking.
Rest and serve – Once cooked, allow to rest for at least 6 minutes before serving.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
The marinade can be prepared and the protein marinated in the fridge for up to 48 hours before use.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate leftover cooked meat for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Facts
Portuguese BBQ Marinade
Amount per Serving
Calories
509
% Daily Value*
Fat
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Sodium
633
mg
28
%
Potassium
622
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Calcium
72
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.