Cider Know-How: Apple Cider Marinade

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 to 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked and chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper
2 pounds your favorite cut of meat, such as chicken breast or pork chops

Yields: Serves 4

Preparation

In a large zipper-lock bag or shallow casserole dish, combine the cider, lemon zest and juice, mustard, thyme, EVOO, salt and pepper. Add the meat to the marinade and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Prepare the meat to your liking.