Description
This buttermilk marinade infuses meat with a fresh aroma and enhances its natural flavors, resulting in a juicy and flavorful dish perfect for spring.
Ingredients
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- 500ml buttermilk
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 tbsp chopped spring herbs (e.g., lemon thyme, thyme, or fresh ramson)
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 1/2-1 kg lean meat (e.g., chicken breast, leg of rabbit, leg of lamb, beef, or goat)
Instructions
- Pour the buttermilk into a sealable container large enough to hold both the meat and marinade.
- Stir in the salt, honey, chopped spring herbs, and wholegrain mustard until well combined.
- Submerge the meat in the marinade, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for 48 hours, turning the meat occasionally to ensure even marination.
- After marinating, cook the meat as you normally would, using your preferred method.
Notes
- Use spring herbs like lemon balm or wild thyme for rabbit or chicken, and stronger herbs like ramson and sage for red meats like lamb, beef, or goat.
- Allow the meat to marinate for a full 48 hours for best results.
- This marinade is perfect for enhancing the flavors of seasonal meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 70