Pork Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herbaceous marinade is the kind of thing that makes simple proteins and vegetables taste like they came from a proper Italian kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar form a punchy base, while fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Mediterranean depth. A little lemon zest and juice lift everything, and the optional honey rounds out any sharp edges without tipping into sweetness. Ground turmeric and ginger are quiet additions that add warmth and a subtle complexity you won't quite be able to put your finger on — but you'll notice when they're missing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can whisk it together once and have a weeknight flavor upgrade ready to go whenever you need it.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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