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.
Natalie
That marinade sounds delicious! I will give it a try. I always prefer homemade marinades, don’t like store-bought stuff. So this is definitely a keeper!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Just made it again….and used it on mushrooms too. AMAZING!!
Sam
I totally agree, homemade marinades are so much better than store bought! I am always looking for new ways to marinate my meat so this is perfect. And that meat looks so tender and juicy!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is so easy to whip up whenever you need a marinade….that way it is always fresh too.
Heidy
This Rockin’ Meat Marinade For The Juiciest Meat Ever recipe was GREAT! My meat was so tender and juicy I was thrilled. My husband and kids gave me the most wonderful compliments at dinner when I used this marinade. Winning!!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for letting me know. So glad everyone enjoyed the meal.
Monica
This is so lovely, Gloria – I love making marinades and other staples from scratch. They are so much better than store-bought!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much….happy grilling!!
Paige
Wow, the meat looks so good! I am going to try this recipe! I like the thought of so much balsamic vinegar, plus I have a ton of it in the cupboard right now!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The vinegar really works well in this marinade. ENJOY!
Nicole
Im always interested in a good, versatile marinade. Totally loving that these ingredients are all pantry staples. We don’t do a ton of steak around here, but I would totally love this on some chicken. We’ve been BBQing like crazy lately and I really need to add this to our menu.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is an all-round great marinade for bbq season.
Tara
I am always looking for the perfect marinade to go with different meats. I’m pretty sure I’ve found it! Such a great flavor and the met turns out so tender and juicy.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So easy to whip up whenever you need a mariande.
Amy
I LOVE grilling outside in the summer (probably because we get so little summer to enjoy here in Ohio!) I love this recipe, too — to be fair, I love pretty much any recipe I can make with steak, but this is one of my favorites! It has so much flavor, and gets the steak so tender. Thanks so much for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a keeper in our house too.
veenaazmanov
Homemade is the best and everything available in my Kitchen. Thanks. Cant wait to stock some up.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So easy to make whenever you need to marinate anything.
Carol Borchardt
I’m right there with you on buying marinades instead of whisking them up yourself. The flavor is far superior when you make it yourself. This marinade looks and sounds amazing and I’ll definitely be trying it this summer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We use this all bbq season long….works like magic.
Choclette
What a very good idea. Many’s the time I could do with a jar of delicious marinade all ready to go. I absolutely must get organised and do this. Your marinade would be perfect for both tofu and tempeh too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It works on so many things…..happy grilling.
Swathi
I agree with you this sounds like a rocking meat marinade. I would like to make a batch as grilling season is getting ready.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So easy to make when you need a marinade.
Ginny
I really love that marinade mix. All of the flavors are so well balanced and I’m going to use it on giant portabello mushrooms for the grill next.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG….what a great idea. Those will be some great tasting mushrooms for sure.
Ramona
Wow, you really made me hungry with these pictures, Gloria!!
I totally agree with you and marinade should be something we never have to buy as the options are endless. This recipe is absolutely superb and I love the acidic ingredients added to it which will help the meat get more tender. Fab recipe indeed! I cannot wait to make it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We use this A LOT during grilling season…it really works great.
Jen
This site’s recipes never disappoint. Simple and delicious. Used tamari soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoy your time here.