Homespun Marinade Sauces for Steak and Chicken

These are my five usual standby recipes of marinades for both steak and chicken. Many times I change them up just a little for guests in case they are allergic to something I usually add.

The first of these is simple to make. Understand that I don't make the actual sauces, but use various pre-made sauces mixed.

Good "ole All-Around Grilling Sauce

This is a general all around type of sauce, which goes well with side dishes such as fried greens, baked potatoes and gravy, and corn on the cob. This has a thick consistency to it. The sage and honey make it different enough adding just the right flavor for a quick sauce.

1/2 to 1 cup of HY-TOP Barbeque "Chef's Blend" Sauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup of French's Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon of your local favorite honey*
1/2 teaspoon of sage

There are two tools that are a must for any sauce making. These tools are a wire whip and a one pint stainless steel bowl. These allow most of the sauce to get onto the steak or chicken. Mix all of the ingredients in the bowl and glide each steak through the sauce. Turn them over to get the other side coated well, too.

As soon as you place the steaks on the grill, carefully pour on as much of the remaining sauce as you can without spilling it. Baste this all over the upper side for a good coating. When the undersides of the steaks are done, flip them over and coat the new topside with the remainder of the sauce. The lesser amount mentioned is for four average size rib eye steaks, while the larger amount is for up to eight of them.

*Local honey of any brand will ensure you will not get sick or new allergic reactions.

Harold's Secret Chicken Sauce Recipe - Not to be confused with Chick-fil-A's chargrilled marinade.

What makes this sauce so good is that it has just the right mixture of so many spices that it makes your mouth tingle with delight at all the nuances. Marinating overnight is a must or this would not taste so good. This is a very liquidy type of marinade, which does well with basting. A light salad, dinner rolls, pineapple slices and maybe some cottage cheese on the side are good with this. This would also be a good reason to break out that sweet tea.