Mustard marinade with sage
4 servings
46 minutes
Mustard marinade with sage is a true masterpiece of Italian cuisine, featuring a rich aroma and complex flavor. Its origins are linked to traditional Tuscan recipes where sage plays a key role in adding a refined herbal note to dishes. Mustard adds spiciness, lemon brings freshness, and honey softens the taste, creating a perfect balance. This marinade is ideal for meat, especially pork and chicken, giving them juiciness and delicate aroma. Olive oil makes the texture more tender while garlic and spices complete the composition with warmth from Mediterranean cuisine. A wonderful choice for grilling or baking, it transforms an ordinary dish into a true gastronomic celebration.
1
Grate the lemon zest on a fine grater and transfer it to a bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice into it as well.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
2
Add mustard, finely chopped sage leaves, minced garlic, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything well.
- Wholegrain mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Sage leaves: 16 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Coat the meat with the mixture, cover it, and let it sit for 1 hour.
