Cognac BBQ Marinade

This marinade will bring lots of flavour to, as well as tenderize, the meat of your choice.

Serve as part of a BBQ buffet together with:
Buckwheat Corn Fritters with Sweet and Spicy Chilli Sauce, Nutty Guacamole Pie, Spicy Plum Chutney, Marinated Tofu and Berry Crumble Yogurt.

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
5 tbsp Cognac
3 tbsp of Gluten Free Soy Sauce
A few drops of Tabasco (optional)
1 tbsp concentrated tomato puree
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ cm of fresh ginger, finely grated
100 ml olive oil

  1. Combine all the ingredients, pour over meat in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, turning the bag over from time to time.
  2. Before grilling, allow the meat to return to room temperature. Dry off the meat with a paper towel.
  3. During the grilling, baste with the excess marinade.