Hawaiian Marinade Recipes

GRILLED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk water, soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, green onions, white onion, sesame oil, and garlic together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CARIBBEAN STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Pierce the steaks all over with a fork then place them in a zip top bag, or air tight container and pour the marinade over the steak. Squeeze the air out and seal the bag. Let marinate for 30 minutes, up to overnight. Marinating at least 2 hours will produce the best flavor.
• Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the steaks on the grill and cook 5-7 minutes per side.
• Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Enjoy!

HAWAIIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously.
• Store in refrigerator until ready to use Shake vigorously before using.

CHEF JOHN'S HAWAIIAN-STYLE AHI POKE

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
• Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
• Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.

ALL PURPOSE HAWAIIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Allow meat to marinate in zip top baggies for 12 to 48 hours.
• Remove meat from bags and pour marinade into sauce pan. Bring to boil over medium high heat and for 10 minutes.
• Baste meat with marinade in between flips on the grill.

GRILLED BONE-IN PORK CHOPS WITH HAWAIIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix pineapple juice, white parts of scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper and salt in large, resealable bag. Add chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 10 hr. Remove chops from marinade and pat off excess marinade with paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grill grate clean and lightly oil grate. Grill chops directly over heat, 8 to 10 min., turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed by a 3-min. rest.

HAWAIIAN MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a resealable freezer bag. Remove 1/3 cup to use as a sauce after cooking. Add pork tenderloins, remove excess air, seal and turn to coat. Marinate 4-12 hours in the refrigerator; refrigerate the sauce separately.