Discover 16 delicious homemade marinades perfect for chicken, pork, beef, seafood, and veggies. From sweet and smoky to bold and spicy, these easy make-ahead marinades add instant flavor to every meal. Cozy, simple, and packed with fresh ingredients!

This Caribbean Jerk Marinade is bold, spicy, sweet, and loaded with classic island flavor. Perfect for chicken, pork, shrimp, or steak — an easy, vibrant marinade for grilling or weeknight dinners.

This Sweet Chili Marinade is sweet, spicy, and tangy — perfect for chicken, pork, shrimp, or salmon. Made with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, lime, and honey for bold, sticky, caramelized flavor.

This Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade is sweet, smoky, and loaded with rich flavor. Perfect for chicken, pork, steak, or salmon—easy to make and ideal for grilling, roasting, or weeknight dinners.

This Yogurt-Herb Marinade is tender, fresh, and Mediterranean-inspired. Made with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and herbs—perfect for chicken, pork, or lamb, and great for grilling or roasting.

This Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Marinade makes chicken ultra tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Made with buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and spices—perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing.

This Lemon Herb Marinade is fresh, bright, and full of garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs. Perfect for chicken, pork, or shrimp—an easy Mediterranean-style marinade for grilling or weeknight dinners.