Zesty Lemon Pepper Marinade

By Reneeb

Keep a jar of this flavourful marinade in the fridge, ready to boost the taste of chicken and chops. Or stock up on budget marinating steaks. Place meat in a large plastic bag, add our marinade and freeze - it'll be guaranteed tender when it comes time to sizzle it up.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 cup (250 mL) olive or vegetable oil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) each garlic salt and hot chili flakes
• 3 or 4 lemons
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a canning jar or measuring cup, stir oil with sugar, garlic salt and chili flakes. Microwave, uncovered, on medium until hot, about 1 minute.
2. Finely grate 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon peel from lemons and stir into oil with vinegar and oregano. Use right away or pour into a jar, if necessary. Seal and refrigerate up to 5 days.

Fast Baste and Marinade

Brush over fish or chicken before and during roasting or grilling. Or place budget steaks, chicken pieces, pork roasts or lamb chops in a large plastic bag. Add marinade to coat. Seal and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (Chicken should not be refrigerated more than 4 hours.) Or place bag in freezer; it will keep well at least 1 month. Defrost before cooking.