The World’s Best Pork Marinade for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Meals
If you’re looking to elevate your pork dishes to restaurant-quality levels, this world’s best pork marinade is your answer. It’s a simple yet flavor-packed blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and onion that transforms any cut of pork into a tender, juicy masterpiece. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-frying, this marinade brings bold, savory-sweet flavors that everyone will love.
World’s Best Pork Marinade
This recipe is quick to whip up, using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Plus, it’s versatile enough to work with pork chops, tenderloin, ribs, or even pork belly. Once you try this marinade, you’ll never want to make pork without it again!
Get ready to impress your family and friends with pork that’s not only delicious but also super easy to prepare. This marinade will take your cooking game to the next level, turning any weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue into a flavorful feast.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Made with just four ingredients and ready in minutes.
- Incredibly Versatile: Works perfectly with all cuts of pork and cooking methods.
- Packed with Flavor: The perfect balance of savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and aromatic garlic and onions.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a party, this marinade guarantees rave reviews.
This recipe has the same exact appeal as the steak marinade. It is a delicious combination of savory and sweet.
How To Make Pork Marinade
Ingredients Needed
- 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Onion chopped
Add the soy sauce into a bowl
Add in the brown sugar, minced garlic, and chopped onions
Mix well
Add your pork to a dish
Pour marinade over your meat
Cook your pork as you would prefer. Grill, bake, fry, etc. We grilled ours and look how insanely delicious! It was pure perfection!
Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Pork Marinade
- Marinate Overnight: For the best flavor, let the pork marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Freshly minced garlic and chopped onion make a big difference in flavor.
- Don’t Skip the Soy Sauce: It acts as both a flavor enhancer and a tenderizer, making the pork juicy and delicious.
- Adjust for Sweetness: Prefer a less sweet marinade? Reduce the brown sugar slightly without losing the balance.
- Cooking Method Matters: For maximum flavor, sear the pork on high heat first, then finish cooking to lock in the juices.
FAQ’s About the World’s Best Pork Marinade
1. Can I use this marinade for other meats?
Yes! This marinade works well with chicken, beef, and even tofu for a vegetarian option.
2. How long should I marinate the pork?
Ideally, marinate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for the most intense flavor.
3. Can I make this marinade ahead of time?
Absolutely. You can mix the marinade and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
4. Can I use low-sodium soy sauce?
Yes! Low-sodium soy sauce works well if you want to control the saltiness.
5. What’s the best cut of pork to use with this marinade?
This marinade is versatile, but it works exceptionally well with pork chops, tenderloin, or ribs.
Can I Make This Marinade In Advance
Sure, you can prep this marinade the night before you plan to use it. Then when you are ready, toss in the pork and allow it to marinate the meat. Once you toss on the grill or place it in the oven, discard any leftover marinade you might have.
World's Best Pork Marinade
Try my world’s best pork marinade the next time you are craving pork! Four ingredients are all it takes to make the best pork of your life. Sweet and savory come together for one juicy and tasty pork marinade recipe you will want to make over and over again.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Onion chopped
Instructions
- Add the soy sauce into a bowl
- Add in the brown sugar, minced garlic, and chopped onions
- Mix well
- Add your pork to a dish
- Pour marinade over your meat
- Cook your pork as you would prefer. Grill, bake, fry, etc.
- Enjoy!!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1758mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 3g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
OMG this sounds AWESOME! I’ll definitely be using this! Thanks!
This sounds sooo good! Would love to have you share it on the Found & Foraged linky party held every Saturday night at 8PM CST on http://houseofhipsters.com/ Hope to see you there!
I could have used this last week! Thanks so much for linking this up at Best of the Weekend!
Sounds delicious. What cut of pork would you suggest??? Thanks for sharing the recipe. See you at the next Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up!
How cute! I love them on strings. This would be pretty cool to do around Christmas too.
You mention Honey in your paragraph, but there is no Honey mentioned in the ingredients.
I use honey in my steak marinade which is linked in this post as well. I wanted to mimic the flavor but used brown sugar to sweeten.
I just love this marinade, and so does my family!,,,
Do you use brown sugar or white sugar?
I am so sorry, brown sugar
This was excellent. I used the recipe to marinade four pork tenderloins and it was absolutely fantastic.
I’m new to Ninja grilling and air frying so I will try your delicious sounding recipes.
It looks like you are using the same marinade on the cooked meat that you used to marinate the raw meat?
Is this ok to do? I know it wouldn’t be for chicken…its ok to do for pork? Anyone may answer please!
Never mind. The USDA says it is ok as long as you boil the marinade for several minutes in order to kill off any bacteria that is there from the raw meat.
I wanted to share in case others weren’t sure either.
I too added in a couple of teaspoons of sesame oil, it was delicious!