Grilling is one of our favorite ways to cook whether at the test kitchen or on the road with our motorhome. At the test kitchen, we can choose between charcoal, propane, electric, and wood pellets. The dilemma when we are RVing is not all barbecues fit in the motorhome. We have to restrict ourselves to smaller grills designed for camping, tailgating, cottages, and balconies.
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE GRILLING MARINADES
STEAK MARINADE
(Makes 3/4 cup marinade)
| 2 | tablespoons (30 mL) | fresh lemon juice |
| 4 | cloves garlic, finely chopped | |
| 1/4 | cup (60 mL) | light soy sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 mL) | Dijon-style mustard |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 mL) | hot sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 mL) | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 mL) | black peppercorns, partially crushed |
| 1/4 | cup (60 mL) | extra-virgin olive oil |
Combine the lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and peppercorns in a bowl. Mix well.
Slowly whisk the olive oil into the mixture. Continue to whisk to combine all the ingredients.
Place steaks in a container with a lid. Pour the marinade over the steaks. Turn the steaks in order to completely coat them with marinade. Cover.
Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. Turn the steaks in the marinade once or twice while marinating. Grill steaks to individual preference.
MARINATED CHICKEN TENDERS
(Makes 3 to 4 servings)
| 1/4 | cup (60 mL) | canola oil |
| 1 | cup (250 mL) | white vinegar |
| 1/3 | cup (80 mL) | barbecue sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 mL) | dried rosemary |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 mL) | dried thyme leaves |
| 2 | teaspoons (10 mL) | garlic powder |
| 12 | large chicken tenders |
Combine the canola oil, white vinegar, barbecue sauce, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well.
Place the chicken in a container with a lid.
Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover. Shake well to coat the chicken with the marinade.
Refrigerate and marinate for 4 to 5 hours. Turn the chicken several times while marinating.
Barbecue over medium heat until the chicken tenders are browned and cooked through.
GARLIC MARINATED SHRIMP
(Makes 3 servings)
| 1/4 | cup (60 mL) | olive oil |
| 1/2 | tablespoon (7.5 mL) | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 mL) | chopped garlic |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 mL) | fresh lemon juice |
| 1/4 | cup (60 mL) | fresh orange juice |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 mL) | dried basil |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 mL) | white wine |
| 12 | extra large raw shrimp, shell removed |
Combine the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine in a bowl. Stir well to thoroughly combine the marinade flavors.
Add the shrimp to the marinade. Toss and stir to thoroughly coat the shrimp with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Discard the marinade.
Skewer the shrimp or place an oiled porcelain grill topper on the grill grate. Preheat the grill on high for 10 minutes.
Grill the shrimp, lid up, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until they turn pink. Do not overcook.