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Will’s Extra Special Marinade

May 28, 2015 *Updated* June 5, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 8 Comments

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Will’s Extra Special Marinade combines port, espresso, cocoa powder, smoked paprika and more. Makes steaks so tender. Great for beef, bison, and lamb too.

No need for store-bought marinades. It’s really simple to make and is great for those long overnight soaks….like for roasts!! The results are amazing.

Marinade makes AWESOME steaks!!

We love to bbq….or I should say my hubby loves to bbq.  I am more than happy to let him work his magic whether he is using the gas grill…or the charcoal Keg, whatever he makes is always mouthwatering to me.

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Using different rubs, sauces and marinades create wonderful flavours that can really change the final dish.

Experimenting with different spices, wines, vinegars…all used to create flavour combinations that will win your guests over every time.  

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Marinade Ingredients

One ingredient we like to use in marinades is port. It really does a great job on beef and lamb. The meat is juicy, tender and flavourful.  

However, if you prefer using wine, Rockin’ Meat Marinade is perfect.

2 raw steaks

So first choose your choice of meat….today we cooked steak.  Remember the cut of meat can make a huge difference in the end result.

How To Make A Meat Marinade

The ingredients are easy to get, and the marinade is simple to mix up.  I like using freezer bags to put the meat and marinade into.  It makes it really easy to turn the meat over every few hours to get all sides nicely soaked.

You will need:

  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • port
  • Worchestershire sauce
  • dry mustard
  • espresso powder
  • paprika
  • cocoa powder
  • soy sauce
  • garlic 
  • black pepper

Collage of marinating steps

Marinating Tips

  • Once the marinade is made, just pour it over the meat and let it do its magic. Remember to use a good quality port.
  • Marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight!!
  • Be sure to keep the meat in the fridge while marinating.
  • When making the marinade just adjust the quantity of the ingredients according to the amount of meat you will be marinading. This recipe makes about 1 cup.
  • NEVER reuse a marinade. 
  • Grill up your meat and enjoy the results.  

Steak on a plate

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Will's Marinade makes AWESOME steaks!!

Will's Extra Special Marinade

Will's Extra Special Marinade combines port, espresso, cacao powder, smoked paprika and more. Makes steaks so tender. Great for marinating beef, bison and lamb.
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Course: Marinade
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: BBQ essential
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup port use a good quality
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoons espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoons bittersweet smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a measuring cup. Pour over meat.
  • Let meat marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight in the fridge.
  • To not reuse marinade.

Notes

Increase the amount of marinade according to the amount of meat you will be using. Always remember to use a GOOD quality port...it will make a huge difference in taste. 
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Comments

  1. Marisa Franca

    October 28, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    I believe marinades make a meat from Ho-Hum to Wowza! Love that combination of cocoa powder and espresso. See there is where the wowza is coming in. His spices are right on and I bet that meat tastes so good you don’t want to eat anything else. I’m saving the recipe for Hubby to try when next we grill.

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    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 29, 2018 at 8:29 am

      Oh yes…this is hands down our favourite marinade for red meat!

  2. Pina at One Two Culinary Stew

    June 19, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    My husband loves to BBQ too. He uses Port but has also been known to use scotch!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      June 20, 2015 at 6:59 am

      HAHA….yes there are many options to use that is for sure!!

  3. Debbie S.

    June 05, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Sounds delicious, I think my family will love this! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      June 05, 2015 at 8:52 am

      I know we really like it…hope it works well for you.

  4. Old Fat Guy

    May 28, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I h ave saved this to give it a try! I love a good marinated steak.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      May 28, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Well I think you will like it….let me know!!

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