Apple Cider Marinade

Recipe adapted from Rachel Ray

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oi
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 pounds your favorite cut of meat, such as chicken breast or pork chops

Directions

1. In a large re-sealable plastic bag or a shallow casserole dish, combine the cider, lemon zest and juice, mustard, thyme, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the meat to the marinade and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or up to overnight. Cook and prepare the meat to your liking.