Bob's Magic Marinade Sauce

This is from my neighbor Bob.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  fresh garlic cloves (minced)
• 2  teaspoons ginger (freshly grated) (optional)
• 1  teaspoon  chili (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, finely sliced (optional)
• 1  bunch cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil (optional)
• 1  teaspoon five-spice powder (optional)
• 1  teaspoon star anise, crushed (optional)
• 1  ounce  Scotch whisky (optional)

Directions

1. Mix the first six ingredients, and any or all of the rest that intrigue you, with one exception:
2. Just before using, add the aromatics (ginger, herbs, etc). Don’t overmarinate. Brush lightly on meat, fish, or portabello mushrooms.
3. The marinade will keep for years (sez Bob) as long as it isn't contaminated by raw meat or fish.
4. Finally, this marinade acts as a preservative if you're taking fish or meat to a potluck barbque.