Summer Herb Marinade -

Summer Herb Marinade

Make the best use of summer herbs in this marinade. Try any combination of herbs, depending on what you have to hand, and use with veal, chicken, pork, lamb or salmon.

Ingredients

Large handful of fresh herb sprigs, e.g. chervil, thyme, parsley, sage, chives, rosemary, oregano
90ml/6 tbsp olive oil
45ml/3 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 spring onions, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Serves: 4

Method

1. Discard any coarse stalks or damaged leaves from the herbs, then chop them very finely.

2. Add the chopped herbs to the remaining marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.

3. Place the meat or fish in a bowl and pour over the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for 4-6 hours.

4. Drain the meat or fish when you are ready to cook it on the barbecue. Use the marinade to baste the meat occasionally while cooking.

Related food category:

• Rubs and Marinades