Apricot and Tamari Grilling Marinade

Sweet, natural maple syrup and fruit sweetened apricot jam join with fresh, pungent garlic, shallot and ginger in a white wine and tamari base for an exceptional, out-of-the-ordinary marinade. Perfect for a wide variety of grilled vegetables and meats, my favorites include: thickly sliced tofu, steak, chicken, shrimp and salmon, as well as, chunky vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and yellow squash.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  tamari reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 4  tablespoons  fruit sweetened  apricot jam
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 3  large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 1  small shallot, thickly sliced
• 1⁄2 inch  piece  fresh gingerroot, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. There will be small pieces of ginger or garlic in the sauce.