NW Ferments

Kombucha Marinade

Try it with meats, veggies, tempeh, tofu & more.

A great way to use extra strong Kombucha!

Ingredients

  • Kombucha- the stronger the better!
  • Oil of your choice- high smoke point oils are best
  • Garlic- minced fresh or powder
  • Onion- minced fresh or powder
  • Salt- not too much, it can cause meat to dry out (more can be added during cooking)
  • Black pepper
  • Chile flakes

Instructions

  1. Use 1 part Kombucha to 3 parts oil. All other ingredients are to taste. You’ll need ½ cup marinade per
  2. pound of meat or veg.

Optional Additions:

  1. Smoked Salt or Liquid Smoke
  2. Lemon or Other Citrus Juice
  3. Dried or Fresh Herbs- Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Bay Leaf
  4. Paprika
  5. Celery Seed
  6. Turmeric- adds color as well as anti-inflammatory properties
  7. Worcestershire
  8. Ginger

Marination Times:

  1. Veggies 15 to 30 minutes
  2. Seafood 15 minutes to 1 hour (not too long, it can become mushy).
  3. Poultry 30 minutes to 1 hour
  4. Other meats 30 minutes to overnight

Tips

  • Always marinate in the refrigerator.
  • Don’t reuse marinade if used with meat.
  • Don’t marinate in a metal container.

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