INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 dashes hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a medium bowl, and stir in remaining ingredients. Let cool to room temperature
  3. Pour cooled marinade into shallow dish for marinating 1-2 pound of meat or tofu.