Balsamic Rosemary Vinegar Marinade

Aged balsamic vinegar from Modena delivers a crust of caramelized sugars that beats #7's honey-based profile in complexity. The Maillard reaction combines with rosemary's fat-soluble compounds—borneol, camphor, and 1,8-cineole—to perfume the grill. Optimal marinating is 8 to 10 hours, or just 30 minutes for quick prep. It works with steaks, chicken, lamb, and salmon, and is 55% faster than the average marinade for surface applications.