How to Make a Jack Daniel's Marinade

Whiskey, tequila, canned beer and rum are favorite liquors to use to kick up the taste in recipes, such as rum cake or beer can chicken. Use this whiskey marinade to give your next barbecue meal an alcoholic sensation. For other marinades, go to How to Marinate Chicken.

Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 mL) Jack Daniel's whiskey
1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup green onions, minced
1/4 cup (55g) light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Black pepper, to taste

Steps

1
Prepare and measure all of the ingredients.
2
First pour soy sauce in the bowl.
3
Mix soy sauce with mustard.
4
Add minced green onions.
5
Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
6
Add a dash of black pepper.
7
Add the brown sugar.
8
Now, add 1/4 cup of Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
9
Combine everything using a wire whisk.
10
Use the marinade immediately. Set aside a small amount for basting.
- Marinate any meat, such as chicken, pork, or beef overnight.
- Marinate any seafood, such as shrimp for about 30 to 60 minutes.
11
Use any unused marinade as a baste. About 3 minutes before the food is done grilling, use a baste brush and brush the marinade onto the food.

Community Q&A

Question

Can this marinade be made and refrigerated for later use?

Community Answer

Yes, it will not affect the flavor if you pre-make it and refrigerate for later use.
Question

Can I make hamburger patties using the marinade?

Community Answer

Yes, just about any marinade designed for use on beef will be good in hamburger patties, including this one.