Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small, glass mixing bowl and whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Marinate steak, chicken, pork, or protein of choice for 4-12 hours in a ziplok bag or a glass covered dish in the refrigerator. Do not use a metal container.

Step 3

Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes or other larger seafood for 30 minutes to 2 hours, but not more as it can become too salty.Vegetables and fruit, depending on the size, can be marinated for 15 minutes to 6 hours.