This technique makes grilling/barbecuing thicker cuts of meat fast and easy. You do everything ahead of time but the final grilling. Plus, making your own marinade eliminates concerns about hidden carbohydrates, and our technique eliminates the question of how much of the sauce to count.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener
• Sweetener equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, minced
• Red pepper, to taste

   

Directions

Makes 2-3 servings.

1. Combine all ingredients. Allow to stand a few minutes to thicken. If not thick enough add more ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener until it's thick enough to cling.

2. Place your meat for the barbeque in a single layer in a microwave-safe container. Coat top and sides with sauce. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on full power for 10 minutes.

3. Turn meat, coat with sauce, cover tightly and cook again, repeating until the meat is tender. Most cuts of meat will take 10-20 minutes per side.

4. Just before serving, heat your broiler or grill. Grill meat for a few minutes, until the outside is crispy. You could brush the meat with a bit more sauce, but it probably isn't necessary.

NOTES: For a southwest flavor, replace the water with coffee. For a Chinese flavor, add five spice powder or star anise (crushed). For a Korean flavor, add a few drops of dark (toasted) sesame oil.

Nutrition

Nutrition* (as calculated by Mastercook): this entire recipe contains 26 calories; 0.1g fat, 5g carb (of which 2.4g is fiber), and 1.5g protein. It coats enough meat for 2-3 big servings.

*based on no-calorie sweetener