This first came to my attention back in 2006. Pammela posted it on the CLBB.
Steven Raichlen said, "If I could use only one marinade for the rest of my life, it would be this one."
The Only Marinade You'll Ever Need
Makes 1 cup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. coarse salt (kosher or sea), or to taste
4 strips of lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, cilantro, dill, or oregano or a mix of all four
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Combine the lemon juice, hot pepper flakes, pepper and salt in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl and whisk until the salt crystals are dissolved. Add the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and basil. Stir or whisk in the olive oil. The virtue of this marinade is its freshness. Use it within 1 to 2 hours of making. Stir again before using.
Source: Barbecue Bible Sauces, Rubs and Marinades - Steven Raichlen - pub. 2000
Steven Raichlen said, "If I could use only one marinade for the rest of my life, it would be this one."
The Only Marinade You'll Ever Need
Makes 1 cup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. coarse salt (kosher or sea), or to taste
4 strips of lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, cilantro, dill, or oregano or a mix of all four
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Combine the lemon juice, hot pepper flakes, pepper and salt in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl and whisk until the salt crystals are dissolved. Add the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and basil. Stir or whisk in the olive oil. The virtue of this marinade is its freshness. Use it within 1 to 2 hours of making. Stir again before using.
Source: Barbecue Bible Sauces, Rubs and Marinades - Steven Raichlen - pub. 2000
