Best 7 Maple Syrup Marinade Recipes

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**Maple Syrup Marinade: A Versatile Flavor Enhancer for Meats, Vegetables, and More**

Maple syrup, a natural sweetener derived from maple trees, has long been a pantry staple, adding a unique, slightly sweet flavor to pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast favorites. But did you know that maple syrup can also be used to create a delicious and versatile marinade for a variety of dishes? Whether you're grilling chicken breasts, roasting vegetables, or baking tofu, a maple syrup marinade can infuse your food with a rich, caramelized flavor that's sure to impress your taste buds.

This article features a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of maple syrup as a marinade. From classic grilled chicken and roasted carrots to unique tofu skewers and glazed salmon, these recipes offer something for every palate. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to create restaurant-quality dishes in their own kitchens.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of maple syrup. Let's dive into the delicious world of maple syrup marinades!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE MARINATED STEAK RECIPE



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Craving some new, out-of-the-box flavors for your BBQ? You'll want to try this maple marinated steak on the grill this weekend!

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     dinner

Time 46m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs sirloin steak ( or tenderloin steak)
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp black pepper
salt and pepper
oil

Steps:

  • Trim steaks of any excess fat or silverskin and place in a medium-sized bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Blend Worcestershire, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, garlic and ½ tsp pepper in a small bowl then pour over steaks. Stir or toss to coat steaks in marinade and allow to sit at room temperature about 30 minutes or in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high, remove steaks from marinade and pat dry. Brush each steak with oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on grill and cook 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or until steaks reach desired level of doneness.
  • Remove steaks from grill. Allow steak to rest on a plate, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SALMON WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND SOY SAUCE



Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce image

This is a quick and tasty salmon recipe with maple syrup and soy sauce, with almost no cleanup required. Serve with brown rice and steamed pea pods.

Provided by Minimartha

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt in a shallow container with a tight-fitting lid. Place salmon, flesh-side down, in the container and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Once heated, turn down one side to low heat.
  • Place salmon, skin-side down, over low heat on the preheated grill and close the lid. Allow to cook, basting once with reserved marinade, until easily flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Salmon will easily remove from the grill by sliding a spatula between salmon and the skin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1998.7 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Here's an easy main dish that's sure to set you on your own quest for the best syrup. Start the chicken breasts marinating on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal later in the day, just about the time you come in from raking the last of the winter leaves off the garden.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Fat Chicken Recipes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 8 ounces), trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small, shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat with the marinade; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once.
  • Coat an indoor grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced by about half, about 4 minutes. Liberally baste the chicken with the reduced sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 320.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

MAPLE-GARLIC MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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A delicious, sweet marinade using real maple syrup. Great on chicken or pork tenderloin.

Provided by LESLEYCAN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup maple syrup
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, and maple syrup. Place pork in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with marinade. Cover, then chill in the refrigerator at least eight hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat.
  • Remove pork from marinade, and set aside. Transfer remaining marinade to a small saucepan, and cook on the stove over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Brush grate with oil, and place meat on grate. Grill pork, basting with reserved marinade, for approximately 15 to 25 minutes, or until interior is no longer pink. Avoid using high temperatures as marinade will burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 188.9 mg, Sugar 31.3 g

SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP SAUCE



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Fast and easy! Two recipes put together to make an awesome pure maple syrup glaze for pork chops. Fit for company in a flash.

Provided by sandie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
4 (4 ounce) center-cut pork chops
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Bring apple cider vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in maple syrup; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cold water and quick-mixing flour together in a small bowl. Whisk into the maple syrup mixture. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar and cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip with tongs; sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar over each chop. Continue cooking until second side is browned, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to serving plates and spoon sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 87.9 mg, Sugar 63.6 g

MAPLE SOY MARINADE



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This came from rummaging through my friend's fridge & cupboard when I was staying in Canada recently. Everyone was shocked when I put maple syrup into a marinade, but it tasted great - even the kids loved the results. Works very well with pork and chicken.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup maple syrup
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients together.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking, preferably on the barbeque. I normally marinate for 1-2 hours if I'm organised enough.

MAPLE SALMON



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This is the best and most delicious salmon recipe, and very easy to prepare. I love maple in everything and put this together one night. My husband totally loved it; he did not like salmon that much until he had this.

Provided by STARFLOWER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 633.1 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality maple syrup for the marinade. Look for a dark amber color and a robust, rich flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful marinade. Common choices include garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper.
  • Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
  • When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry. This will help the meat to brown more evenly.
  • Cook the meat over medium heat until it is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook, as this will make the meat tough.

Conclusion:

Maple syrup is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used to create a variety of flavorful marinades for meat, chicken, and fish. By following these tips, you can easily make a maple syrup marinade that will add a sweet, smoky, and savory flavor to your next meal.

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