The Best Honey Marinade Recipes

Whether you're aiming for a sticky, caramelized crust or a savory-sweet glaze, honey's your man. 

From floral and delicate to bold and earthy, there's a honey for every marinade. Here are a few lip-smacking recipes that'll make you forget store-bought sauces.

Honey-Miso Salmon

Meet your new go-to weeknight dinner: Honey-Miso Salmon. We’re talking about a perfect blend of sweetness from orange blossom honey, umami from miso and soy sauce, and a kick of freshness from ginger. It’s as easy as mix, marinate, bake, and broil. In just 30 minutes, you’ve got a piece of salmon that's tender inside with a caramelized top that’s begging to be eaten. Serve it over rice, add some steamed broccoli or sautéed bok choy.

Honey Hoisin Sheet Pan Pork and Vegetables

We know - sometimes you want dinner to be quick and involve minimal cleanup. Enter the Honey Hoisin Sheet Pan Pork and Vegetables. With Savannah Bee Company Honey playing the lead role alongside hoisin sauce, soy, and garlic. Marinate your pork, toss some veggies onto a sheet pan, and let your oven do the work. The result is a mouth-watering, honey-glazed pork tenderloin with perfectly roasted carrots, red onion, and broccolini. Easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

Hot Honey Marinated Flank Steak

It’s time to spice things up with this Hot Honey Marinated Flank Steak. This recipe brings together hot honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and balsamic vinegar for a marinade that's savory, sweet, and with just enough heat to keep things hot. Grill the steak to your preferred doneness, let it rest, and then slice it thinly against the grain. Serve it with chimichurri and grilled veggies, and you’ve got yourself a flavor-filled dinner.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Why order in when you can whip up something better at home? Honey Walnut Shrimp is the answer to your takeout cravings. Crispy, tempura-battered shrimp tossed in a creamy soy-honey sauce made with Sourwood Honey, all topped with sweet, glazed walnuts. It’s indulgent, it’s flavorful, and it’s downright delicious. Serve it over rice with some steamed veggies, and you’ve got a dish that’ll make you question why you ever order out.

Honey-Soy Grilled Bok Choy

Every great meal needs a sidekick, and Honey-Soy Grilled Bok Choy is the answer. This simple and delicious side dish features bok choy grilled to perfection and glazed with a mixture of wildflower honey, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a smoky char that’ll upgrade any meal. Pair it with any grilled meat or seafood, and you’ve got a side that’s as tasty as it is easy to prepare.

Next time you’re in the kitchen, ditch the grocery store marinades and let our honey take your dishes to the next level. Your taste buds will thank you.

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