We had a Marinade Taste Test at our House…

These are simple marinades, that can transform a plain chicken breast into an amazing dish you will want to prepare again and again. We have tried some of the marinades with fish or beef as well, so I make note of that. Let us know if you find some amazing combinations.

These are the  Marinades that won the Wildtree Products Taste Test at our house – in no particular order:

European Dipping Oil – Garlic

* The Wildtree European Dipping Oils are great as bread-dippers, but can doubles as a marinade. Our favorite is the European Dipping Oil – Garlic, #10599. Pour over chicken or meat as a quick & oh-so-tasty marinade.

Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil

1. 1 Tablespoon Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon Lemon Rosemary Blend, #10356
Our all time favorite with Salmon, & we use Red Devil Hot Sauce as a dipper. Great as a quick Lemon Rosemary Chicken recipe as well.

2. 1 Tablespoon Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon Opa Greek Seasoning Blend, #10695.  Place on serving dish and add some crumbled Fetta Cheese.  Yum!

3. 1 Tablespoon Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon or a bit more to taste of Scampi Blend, #10450

4. 1 Tablespoon Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon of Fresh Tarragon. We use this on Salmon & serve with a Lemon/Tarragon sauce.

5. 1/2 Tablespoon Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil plus 1/2 Teaspoon of Rancher Steak Rub, #10416 on Trout – grilled or broiled – or use the Butter Grapeseed Oil with just a splash of the Zesty Lemon & the Rancher Steak Rub.

Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil

1. 1 Tablespoon Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon Wildtree Rancher Steak Rub, #10416
Fabulous on beef as well. Can’t decide if I like the Rancher Steak Rub better with the Roasted Garlic or the Butter Grapeseed Oil.

2. 1 Tablespoon Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon Wildtree Jamacian Jerk Rub, #10353. Add a shake of Cayenne Pepper.

3. 1 Tablespoon Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon Wildtree Adobo Seasoning, #10723. This is yummy on beef as well.

4. 1 Tablespoon Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon of Scampi Blend, #10450

Wildtree Dressings & Sauces as Marinades

1. 1-2 Tablespoons Wildtree Garlic & Herb Salad Dressing. Great on meat as well. Combine about 2 Tablespoons of Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil, 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar, a couple shakes of Black Pepper, 1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic & Herb Blend, #10192. We use the Garlic & Herb Blend to create a great salad dressing.

2. 1-2 Tablespoons Wildtree Italian Salad Dressing Mix, #10726- blended with Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil plus Apple Cider Vinegar or other vinegar, per package directions. Another good combination with meats.

3. About 3 Tablespoons Wildtree Honey Mustard, #10669 (a fall seasonal item)

4. Wildtree Teriyaki Sauce, #10423

5. Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing, #10217

6. Wildtree Thai Sun Butter Sauce, #10192

Now about our Taste-Tests with Wildtree Rubs & Culinary Blends:

1.  Mediterranean Dry Rub, # 10824 very tasty…

2. Fast & Flavorful Dry Brine, #10778 – we were amazed at the sensational flavor on chicken. Coat the meat with the rub, and let set in the fridge for 30 minutes. Rinse the brine off before cooking. Is said to be great with meats as well as poultry. (also a fall seasonal item)

What is a Ziploc Meal?

• For every half-pound of meat, pour 1 Tablespoon of Grapeseed Oil plus 1 Teaspoon of a Wildtree Blend into a Ziploc bag… this works in a freezer container as well.
  
• Add the meat and smoosh.
  
• Label the freezer container, write down the contents of the bag on a “What’s In The Freezer” chart, and toss into the freezer.
  
• The morning you are ready to serve, place in the fridge & let marinate all day.
  
• Cooking methods:  Grill… Skillet Saute’… Add a little water, and bake uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes… or place in a pressure cooker & cook according to directions.