BHA & BHT Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade

Bottled marinades are one of the sneakiest places to find synthetic preservatives, and if you're avoiding BHA and BHT, the ingredient labels can feel like a minefield. This from-scratch version skips all of that entirely, built on a base of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice that does all the heavy lifting naturally. A generous handful of fresh herbs — oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary — gives it that bright, garden-forward Italian character, while minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger add warmth and depth that no store-bought bottle quite manages to replicate. A little lemon zest ties everything together with a fragrant citrus lift, and a touch of honey is there if you want to soften the edge. The whole thing comes together with a whisk in under five minutes, and it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch ahead and have it ready to go. Use it on chicken, vegetables, or anything else that benefits from a bold, herbaceous soak — the flavor is punchy, clean, and completely free of anything you'd rather not be eating.

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