Balsamic Vinegar & Fresh Herb Marinade

• 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup dry red wine or unsweetened red grape juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves*
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves**
• 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot***

1. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
2. Use to marinate 2 pounds meat (chicken, pork, beef or fish).
3. Cook as desired.
4. *Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves.
5. **Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.
6. ***Substitute 2 teaspoons chopped green onion.

olive, balsamic vinegar, red wine, fresh basil, oregano, brown sugar, coarse ground pepper, shallot

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3185/balsamic-vinegar-fresh-herb-marinade (may not work)