This super simple black peppercorn marinade will bring all the flavor to your chicken, beef, pork and veggies. Keep it on hand all summer long.
*Update: The text and photos within this post have been updated since the original posting date in 2013.
I love a marinade, especially in the summer. They add so much flavor and goodness to simple grilled meats. I mean, when dinner only has to take a few minutes and still tastes crazy good and is healthy to boot you know you have a winner.
Let’s start out by saying this marinade is PEPPERY. Those that know me know I love me some black pepper. I put it on everything. Seriously, on all the things. If you don’t dig that spicy, peppery kick this is not the recipe for you.
But it doesn’t just bring a peppery flavor. The red wine vinegar adds a really nice, fresh zing to the peppercorn marinade. There’s also a bit of Dijon mustard going on that brings some tanginess and sharpness.
It’s just all so good together and has become my official favorite summer marinade.
This black peppercorn marinade is sooo good on chicken, steak, pork and even vegetables. Throwing them on the grill after marinating puts them totally over the top.
Another amazing thing about this marinade, you toss it all in a mason jar and shake away. And done. You can whisk it in a bowl too if that’s your thing. The point, it only takes the time it takes you to measure the ingredients.
You can marinate as little as an hour with great flavor or up to overnight for a huge black pepper punch. So no matter what amount of time or planning situation you have going on, you can make this black peppercorn happen.
Black Peppercorn Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns
- 2 Tbsp. coarse black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Add everything to a mason jar, close lid and shake well. Or whisk everything together in a bowl. Marinate chicken, beef, pork or veggies for 8 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
April 30, 2020 at 7:23 am
There was a beef dish that was strongly flavoured with black pepper that I loved ordering in Cambodia. I brought back some Cambodian black peppercorn, I bet it would make great use in this recipe!
June 27, 2021 at 9:31 am
I’ve been stocking up for years, on Webers Black peppercorn Marinade. They recently discontinued it, bummer for me…so I searched and your recipe popped up. The only thing I can tell different, is the mustard. Will definitely be trying this out once my last pouch is gone…thanks for posting!!!
June 27, 2021 at 3:46 pm
That is such a bummer. I hate when that happens! This is actually inspired by a black peppercorn marinade that comes in a packet (I can’t remember the brand) so I’m betting it’ll be pretty close. I hope you love it and that it’s a good sub for your favorite marinade!
September 21, 2021 at 11:19 am
I also loved that marinate pack and I have been looking all over for it. Did not realize it was discontinued. What a shame. It was the best! Looking for something like it is what has brought me here. I’m going to try this tonight.
Hope its a winner and I won’t need the Weber pack!
September 21, 2021 at 11:37 am
Hope you love it Sandra and that it’s a good sub for the packets!!
September 28, 2021 at 3:01 pm
yep that packet was the bomb!! been using it for years!!! Everyone said my steaks were the best I hope this is just as good!
April 30, 2023 at 9:01 pm
Weber Black Peppercorn Marinade was our absolute favorite! It was delicious on tri-tip! We haven’t been able to find anything that comes close to it flavor wise.
June 5, 2023 at 7:23 pm
Yesss, they discontinued it!!!! Trying to find some…Anywhere but I can’t 🥲🥲🥲
September 22, 2021 at 8:58 am
I made this last last night using chicken thighs. It was a big hit and everyone raved about this. It smelled delicious while it was on the grill and did not disappoint in any way. Who needs Weber when you have this great recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
September 22, 2021 at 9:20 am
Oh I’m so happy to hear that Sandra! It’s one of my favorites and so glad you all love it too!
February 8, 2022 at 9:38 pm
Why would you discontinue such a good product. I just don’t get it… It was the best ..Rip black peppercorn marinator..
March 5, 2022 at 10:34 pm
My mom would marinade her Sunday roast in a marinade but it was discontinued. This recipe tasted just like it. Maybe better! I make roast then use leftovers by making a spin on the classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
March 6, 2022 at 9:10 pm
This makes me SO happy to hear! And that sounds like some amazing leftovers. I’m definitely try it.
March 14, 2022 at 11:55 pm
Marinating for one hour gives it no flavor at all.
You would have to marinate overnight .
Will try the overnight marinade next time.
April 10, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I MARINATED MY STEAKS FOR OVER 2 HOURS.
IT WOULD HAVE TO MARINATED OVERNIGHT IN ORDER TO HAVE ANY FLAVOR.
GOING TO TRY AND DO THIS ………………….BUT 2 HOURS DIDN’T DO ANYTHING.
January 2, 2023 at 10:46 am
I used grill creations by durkee black peppercorn marinade then webers. How come they took them from us???. I look forward to trying this on chicken, pork and of course steaks. Ill give a star rating after I try it. Thx ahead of time.
April 2, 2024 at 9:43 am
We’ve been using Stubb’s sweet black pepper marinade on our tri-tips, but now it is impossible to find. I compared the ingredients of the Stubb’s to the ingredients in this marinade and the only thing that was different was that I subbed tamarind paste for the Dijon, and threw in a bit of brown sugar. Success! Thank you for giving me back my marinade!