Orange Thyme Marinade

By Reneeb

Ingredients

• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange peel
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tbsp/25 mL)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper

Preparation

Step 1

•Mix all ingredients in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Add 2 lbs (1 kg) beef or pork; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
•Remove meat from marinade; reserve marinade. Grill meat as desired, brushing occasionally with marinade. Heat remaining marinade to boiling; boil and stir 1 minute. Serve marinade with grilled meat.





Substitution: If you like, use 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme leaves in place of the fresh.Did You Know? : Basic to French cuisine, thyme is a perennial herb that is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. It has a pungent, lemony flavour and aroma.