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Jack Daniels Marinade + Grilling Sauce

Jack Daniels marinade gives incredible flavor to pork and chicken, and this whiskey marinade recipe can also be used as a grilling sauce!
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste I used Gourmet Garden
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except cornstarch and water to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine.
    Bring mixture to a boil, whisking frequently. If you want to use this for a marinade ONLY, remove the pan from heat, allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then use as desired.

To Make a Grilling Sauce

  • To thicken the whiskey marinade to use as a grilling sauce:
    Whisk cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl, then add to the boiling marinade mixture. Whisk to combine and allow to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and use as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 356cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 437mg | Sugar: 30g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg