This the best red wine meat marinade for grilling. It produces the juiciest steaks you have ever eaten.
Homemade marinade with simple ingredients. Add to a jar and shake. Make as much (or as little) as you need. Lasts for weeks in the fridge.
A rich and flavourful red wine meat marinade that will tenderize any cut of meat. Bold and perfectly balanced, sure to elevate any BBQ.
If you have been using store-bought marinades, you really need to give this a try. This easy meat marinade recipe will be your new staple. So simple and so flavourful, perfect for grilled meats.
It has been a very long winter, and we are pumped to do some backyard cooking. I know lots of people grill all year round. We have actually grilled New Year’s Eve dinner before (when the grill was not under 3 feet of snow).
No need to pay high prices going out for a good steak dinner. With the help of this great marinade recipe you can have the juiciest steak ever, cooked right at home.
Easy Meat Marinade With Red Wine
Making a homemade marinade is super easy. It’s all about combining oil, acid, and flavourings. All it takes are a few ingredients and a jar! Not only does it work as a meat seasoning, but marinades transform a tougher cut of meat into juicy, tender, delicious recipes.
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- soya sauce
- dry red wine
- Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
Place all the ingredients in a jar and shake (or whisk). THAT’S IT! Double or triple the recipe if you are doing a large cut of meat. This is such a fast and easy steak marinade, you will never buy store-bought again. It keeps for weeks in the fridge.
One of the first posts on my blog was for Will’s Extra Special Marinade. We thought it was the best steak marinade we had ever used. Since we all like to have a variety of sauces, rubs, to use, I had to come up with another quick marinade to spice things up on the grill. As you can see they are super easy to make.
Now when it comes to wine, be sure only to use wine that you would drink. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive bottle on the rack. My rule of thumb is if I won’t drink it, I won’t cook with it either.
Marinating Tips
How long to marinate meat?
It all depends on the cut of meat. Nothing less than an hour or the marinade won’t have enough time to penetrate and produce any results.
Thin cuts of meat do well if they sit in the marinade for 10-12 hours. Large cuts of meat like roasts, for example, can marinate for up to 24 hours.
Seafood usually takes about 30 minutes. Chicken up to a few hours. Vegetables 30 minutes.
What kind of meat can you marinade?
All kinds. Chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. You can also marinate seafood and vegetables too.
Always cover the meat and keep it in the fridge while marinating.
I like to marinate meat in a resealable plastic bag. It allows the marinade to encircle the meat and makes for easy cleanup. If you are concerned about using plastic, you can use glass bowls, but you must turn the meat several times to ensure the marinade can work its magic on all sides.
When you remove your meat from the marinade, you can discard the liquid, or reserve some to create a basting sauce. You must boil it for at least 5 minutes to remove any bacteria. Never reuse a meat marinade.
Nothing is better than having a great cut of meat sizzling away. The aroma is so awesome, and it can literally drive your neighbours crazy. How many times have you sat in your backyard and said, “someone is barbecuing”? Check out my Homemade Onion Gravy. Hubby has claimed this to be the BEST gravy for steak!
We do love burgers on the grill too. This burger roundup has all the bases covered. There is just something about a juicy grilled steak alongside some great potatoes that makes my mouth water.
I know we will be doing lots of grilling this summer. That means lots of entertaining too. I have never met a person that has turned down an invitation to a BBQ party.
Treat yourself (and your guests if you are really generous) to an awesome steak. This is the best marinade for all your grilling needs.
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Red Wine Meat Marinade
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soya sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a glass jar. Whisk/shake to combine well.
- Keep unused marinade in a sealed jar in the fridge.
Marie
Love the name of this recipe! This marinade sounds delicious and is so easy to whip up. A perfect combo of tangy, sweet, and acidic flavours!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…thanks. Easy to make for sure. Hope you give it a try.
Toni
I really loved it! My new favorite marinade!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for swinging back to let me know. So glad you like it.
kim
So easy and so much flavor! Love this recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. This is a must in our house during grilling season.
Noelle
This was perfect when I made it for grilling last night, love it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you liked it. The results were amazing right??
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake
This sounds like such a yummy marinade for summer grilling!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…it is a staple during grilling season.
Amanda
Oh my gosh, I love meat marinades with balsamic vinegar! I love that you’ve paired Dijon mustard with it (and I spy a jar of one of my favorite mustard brands in the photos!) I’ll have to give this one a try over the weekend. Having some serious cravings after reading this post!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a great marinade and it really works well.
Kristen Chidsey
Gloria, this marinade does sound perfect–but boy is that tomahawk STUNNING!
Homemade & Yummy
I was SOOO excited when I saw that steak in the store….it just had to come home with me.
Donna
That is one amazing looking steak!! My husband would be all over that, especially if we were able to locate some tomahawks around here. The sauce sounds great too, I am thinking a steak for the hubby and some marinated mushrooms for myself 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Yes mushrooms would be so good too. Hope you give this a try.
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold
Just today I was sitting outside and said to my husband “Someone’s grilling!” I just love that smell, and any excuse to get out and use our own! I’m definitely going to have to try this!
Homemade & Yummy
I know that aroma gets you when it is in the air!!
Liz
Definitely a must try recipe! Thanks, Gloria!!
Homemade & Yummy
Sure hope you do…the meat was FANTASTIC!!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
This looks fantastic, Gloria! I can’t wait to try it. I love all the ingredients you’ve used!
Homemade & Yummy
It really works great…the meat was so juicy!!
Sean@Diversivore
I totally agree – tomahawk steaks look freakin’ incredible. And when they’re marinated and grilled just right… well that’s BBQ perfection right there. I’m rather intrigued by this marinade – lots of very different flavours at play, but they sound like they’d work quite well. I know soy sauce and wine can do wonders in many marinades, but I don’t think I’ve combined them before. Judging by those awesome looking photos, the end result is definitely juicy perfection!
Homemade & Yummy
This was by far the BEST steak we have ever had!!
Nicole Shillings
Yummy! I bet this is good on all sorts of meat! We love to smoke chickens, I think we’ll try this marinade next time. I bet it will pair well with the smokiness.
Homemade & Yummy
Oh yes….next time this baby is going the the smoker for sure.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
Gotta love grilling season! Our fave homemade marinade has many similar ingredients and we are always looking for new marinade recipes to try. This one looks tasty!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try.
Soniya
I am love with this marinate.. loved the addition of red wine!! Can’t wait to try this recipe. .. saving it!
Homemade & Yummy
Wine really does a great job on the meat.