Discover 8+ tantalizing marinades to elevate your grilled meats – Mytour

One of the secrets to making grilled meats irresistibly delicious lies in the marinade. You can get creative with different marinades for different types of meat. If you're eager to impress your family with your grilling skills, check out these mouthwatering marinades for grilled meats recommended by Mytour below! 

Ways to make delicious beef marinades for grilling

1. Classic BBQ marinade for grilled beef 

BBQ sauce grilled beef is a beloved dish by many. It's also the simplest and easiest way to make grilled beef sauce. The main ingredients are readily available at supermarkets. Let's quickly learn how to make super-fast BBQ sauce right below! 

Ingredients needed: 

• 200g tomato sauce
• 50g chili sauce
• 60g brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 100ml apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Recipe applies to 800g beef

How to make BBQ grilled beef sauce

• Step 1: Mix all the prepared ingredients above in a large bowl.
• Step 2: Put the sauce mixture on the stove and cook for a few minutes until it boils, then turn off the heat. During cooking, stir well to prevent clumping.

Note: Let the sauce cool completely before marinating the meat. If you don't have garlic powder or onion powder, you can replace them with finely chopped garlic or onions.

2. How to make grilled beef sauce with satay

If you're a fan of spicy food, don't miss out on making grilled meat marinade with satay. This recipe is extremely easy with simple ingredients below: 

Ingredients needed: 

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 5 cloves of garlic and shallots
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 1 tablespoon satay sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon condensed milk 
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• Recipe applies to 700g beef

How to make satay marinated grilled beef sauce

• Step 1: Peel and finely chop garlic, shallots. Finely chop some lemongrass, and cut some into strips for garnish.
• Step 2: Put all the prepared ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well then add chopped garlic, shallots, lemongrass into the sauce bowl. Put the meat in the sauce bowl and marinate for at least 1 hour for the spices to infuse.

Mytour suggestion: Simple homemade grilled beef marinade

3. How to make Korean-style grilled beef marinade

Although making Korean-style grilled beef requires quite a few ingredients, your grilled meat will have an irresistible sweet and savory taste that's hard to resist! 

Ingredients needed

• 1 pear
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste or powdered garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 small piece ginger, finely chopped
• 1 cup white wine

How to make Korean-style grilled beef marinade

• Step 1: Slice the onion and pear into square pieces, then put them in a blender along with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, finely chopped ginger, white wine, garlic paste, Korean chili paste. Blend until smooth, then stop.
• Step 2: Pour the blended sauce over the beef. Mix well and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

More references: 6 delicious dipping sauces for grilled beef

Ways to marinate grilled pork

1. How to marinate BBQ pork

BBQ pork is a delicious dish originating from China and is very popular in Vietnam. Grilled BBQ pork has a distinctive flavor from five-spice powder. To make delicious BBQ pork, the key is the marinade and the marinating method to ensure the meat is visually appealing and flavorful. 

Ingredients needed

• 1 packet five-spice powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Seasonings: fish sauce, seasoning powder, pepper
• Recipe applies to 800g – 1kg pork belly

How to marinate delicious BBQ pork

• Step 1: Mix all the prepared ingredients above with 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon seasoning powder, ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir well to create a delicious marinade for grilled pork. 
• Step 2: After washing and drying the pork belly, add the mixture above. Marinate the meat for about 2-3 hours to enhance the flavor. Mytour suggestion: Top 5 ways to make delicious grilled pork belly

2. How to marinate skewered grilled meat

Hot skewers of meat are undoubtedly a fantastic dish on chilly days. The combination of lean and fatty pork belly intertwined with rich and flavorful spices creates an irresistible aroma. Dive into the perfect recipe for marinating delicious skewered grilled meat below!

Ingredients needed

• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 50ml fish sauce
• 1 onion
• 1 bulb garlic
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• Recipe applies to 500g pork belly

How to marinate delicious skewered grilled meat

• Step 1: Cut the pork belly into approximately 2cm square pieces. Peel and finely chop the onion, lemongrass, and garlic.
• Step 2: Marinate the pork with 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 50ml fish sauce, and the chopped onion, lemongrass, and garlic. Marinate the meat for about 1-2 hours to absorb the marinade, then skewer onto wooden skewers.

3. Homemade lemongrass sauce for grilled pork

Ingredients needed: 

• 3 bulbs of shallots
• 1 bulb of garlic
• 1.5 tablespoons ground lemongrass
• 50g lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
• Recipe applies to 500g pork

Recipe for homemade lemongrass sauce

• Step 1: Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic. Then fry in hot oil until fragrant.
• Step 2: Add the ground lemongrass to the pan and sauté with the chopped shallots and garlic. When the ingredients become fragrant, add about 100ml of water and the prepared spices. Stir well over low heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.

Different ways to make marinade for grilled ribs

1. How to make classic grilled rib sauce (like Com Tam rice)

Transform your pork ribs into irresistible delights with a delicious marinade. Here's how to make the marinade for grilled pork ribs, inspired by the famous Com Tam rice dish.

Ingredients you'll need: 

• 1 teaspoon MSG
• 1 tablespoon garlic oil
• 50 grams ground garlic
• 100 grams finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 50 grams sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions for making the grilled pork sauce:

• Step 1: Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of garlic oil. Then sauté the ground onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
• Step 2: Next, add 50ml water, 50ml sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and MSG to the mixture. Stir until the seasonings dissolve, then add chili paste and continue to sauté.
• Step 3: Finally, add peanut oil and stir well to create a beautiful color. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken the sauce.

Digi suggests: How to simmer ribs with rich sauce

2. Honey-glazed ribs marinade recipe

If you want to switch up your barbecue party, here's a perfect suggestion. Honey-glazed ribs have a glossy brown surface with tender and flavorful meat inside. Surely, this will be a barbecue dish loved by everyone. 

Ingredients Needed

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 minced jalapeno pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Seasonings: bouillon powder, MSG, fish sauce, salt
• Recipe applicable for 700g of baby back ribs

How to Make Honey Glaze Rib Marinade

Place the ribs in a large bowl and marinate with 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon MSG, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice, minced garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Marinate the ribs for at least 2-3 hours for delicious and flavorful results. 

Here is a collection of marinade recipes suitable for grilling pork ribs, pork, or beef. Hopefully, with the suggestions from Mytour Blog, you'll 'pocket' many delicious cooking recipes for the whole family. 

Check out more recipes: 

• 3 ways to make Korean BBQ dipping sauces
• 4 delicious tamarind dipping sauce recipes for grilled meat