Basic ingredients in a marinade

Fat: Use olive oil, sesame oil, yoghurt, buttermilk, tahini or mayonnaise.

Salt: Use miso, pickle juice, sea salt, soy sauce, or fish sauce.

Acid: Use citrus juice, pickle juice, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and buttermilk.

Enzymes: Papaya or papain (a common meat tenderizer) can be used.

Seasonings: Add chilli powder, adobo seasoning, peppercorns, ginger, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, curry paste, tamarind paste, and mustards.

Herbs: Thyme, chives, basil, marjoram, tarragon, dill, lovage, oregano, parsley, or mint.

Sugar: Ketchup, honey, agave, barbecue sauce, molasses