Smoky Mesquite Marinade
A mesquite-smoked marinade for meats and poultry is prepared on the grill to infuse deep, smoky flavor for future dishes.
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Instructions
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Combine olive oil, rice wine vinegar, red wine, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in an open pot.
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Heat one side of the grill; add a soaked mesquite wood chunk to hot coals or lava rocks, adjusting heat to produce smoke without flame.
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Place the pot of marinade on the unheated side of the grill, close the lid, and smoke for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove the pot and stir in additional red wine to replace any evaporated liquid.
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Cool the marinade to room temperature, then refrigerate in a tightly closed container if not used immediately.