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Honey & balsamic BBQ marinade mixture in a bowl
Sweet and tangy spice blend for grilled meats

Honey & Balsamic BBQ Marinade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Sauces and Gravies
This marinade is the meeting of Italian cuisine's dark gold, Balsamic vinegar of Modena, and American BBQ. The complex acidity of the balsamic vinegar cuts through the richness of the meat, while the honey caramelises to form a sweet crust. It's not about obtrusive smokiness, but deep, mature flavours. Excellent for red meats or even mushrooms.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 195 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Resealable bag
  • Brush for basting

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard
⚠️ Sulphites (Balsamic vinegar)

Instructions

1 ✓

In a bowl, mix the honey with the balsamic vinegar until the honey is completely dissolved.

Tip: If the honey is crystallised, warm it up slightly so it becomes runny.
2 ✓

Add the dry spices (garlic, onion, paprika, pepper, mustard, thyme, salt), then whisk until lump-free.

Tip: The mustard powder acts as an emulsifier here, helping to bind the oil and vinegar.
3 ✓

Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until you get a thick, dark emulsion.

Tip: The oil coats the meat and helps the spices adhere.
4 ✓

Rub the meat with the marinade and refrigerate (best in a resealable bag to squeeze out air) for 8-12 hours.

Tip: By squeezing the air out of the bag, the marinade touches the meat everywhere, making you more effective with less sauce.
5 ✓

Remove the meat 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Tip: Cold meat goes into shock on a hot grill and becomes tough. Let it acclimatise.

Recipe FAQ

The outside of the meat burnt, why?
Due to the sugar content of the honey and balsamic vinegar, this marinade tends to char quickly. Cook over indirect heat (not directly over the flame) or at a lower temperature.
What balsamic vinegar should I use?
Thinner "Aceto Balsamico di Modena" for salads is perfect; no need to waste the expensive, thick, aged version on a marinade.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 80 g Honey
  • 50 ml Olive oil
  • 10 g Garlic powder
  • 10 g Onion powder
  • 15 g Smoked paprika
  • 10 g Ground black pepper
  • 10 g Mustard powder
  • 5 g Dried thyme
  • 10 g Salt