Top 20 BBQ marinades
We reveal some of taste's most-loved barbecue marinades from around the world to help you become the ultimate gourmet BBQ hero. Whether you fancy seafood, meat or something meat-free, we've got you covered with the best flavours your guests will love.
Fish and seafood
Thai
Thai marinades with their perfectly balanced elements of sweet, salty, spicy and sour are perfect for most fish and seafood dishes.
Portuguese
The classic Portuguese marinade combination of garlic, chilli, ginger, paprika, oregano and lime tastes delicious brushed over prawns, squid or a firm fish fillet such as swordfish.
Chicken
Moroccan
A hint of honey adds sweetness to this feisty Moroccan marinade, which is perfectly suited to all cuts of chicken.
Jamaican
Take your taste buds on an exotic island vacation with this spicy Jamaican marinade. A splash of dark rum adds authenticity to the flavour.
Indian
A tandoor refers to the oven in which Indian food is baked or cooked, but you can get equally delicious results by using a tandoori marinade instead and cooking the chicken on top of the BBQ.
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Beef
Korea
Also know as bulgogi, this marinated beef recipe is typically made from thinly sliced sirloin or other prime cuts.
American
No one can resist licking their fingers after eating these sweet, sticky and spicy barbecue beef ribs
Brazilian
Impress your guests with this classic Brazilian beef marinade. It’s a guaranteed party starter.
Pork
Chinese
There’s no need to order takeaway with this super-easy recipe for marinated pork skewers. Place the meat in the marinade a few hours in advance so you can barbecue just before serving.
Australian
Australia is synonymous with barbecues, so enjoy a meal in the sun with these true blue pork ribs marinated in apple cider and Vegemite.
Vietnamese
If you love banh mi, then you’ll love the fresh flavours in these Vietnamese-style skewers. To make the pork even more flavoursome, we suggest marinating the meat overnight.
Lamb
Greek
Our Greek-style lamb is dressed in a simple marinade of oregano, fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil, and then cooked in the BBQ until the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth tender.
Turkish
Turkey is famous for its delicious, delicately spiced Iskender kebabs, and this particular version is a taste favourite.
Uruguay
This amazing lamb dish is brushed with a homemade chimichurri marinade before barbecuing. Served with sweet potato wedges, it’s perfect for family entertaining.
Game
Portuguese
Piri piri marinade works well most game birds, including these beautiful barbecue quails.
Thai
In what seems like a surprising fusion of cultures, Thai-style marinades pair delightfully with tender seared fillets of kangaroo.
Vegetables
Indonesian
Kecap manis is a sweet Indonesian soy sauce that gives amazing flavor to the marinade of these barbecue vegetable skewers
Cypriot
Haloumi is a Cypriot cheese which doesn’t melt completely when heated, making it perfect for barbecuing. Served with a honey lime marinade, these delicious kebabs will be the hit of the party.