Magnificent Marinade

This recipe came with a MECO water smoker that we bought years ago and really is magnificent. The smoker is gone, the marinade remains. It takes a lot of different ingredients, but you will want to make it again, so splurge. We use it with tri-tip, but it can also be used on chops, chicken, ribs, almost any meat you like. Pour over meat in plastic bag, pan or bowl and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cook meat in water smoker, adding marinade to water pan. If you do not have a smoker, just cook your meat as usual.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c salad oil
3/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c wine vinegar
1/3 c lemon juice
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp dry mustard
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp coarsely ground pepper
2 tsp chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in tightly covered jar in refrigerator or freezer if not used immediately.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups