Health Boosting Herbs and Garlic-Rosemary Marinade Recipe

Rosemary: Adding rosemary to a marinade may cut your cancer risk… it’s antioxidants help combat potential carcinogens created when meats are broiled or grilled at high temps.

Lavender: Inhaling this flower’s aroma can help reduce feelings of depression and stress and make you feel drowsy.

Thyme: Ease a cough with Thyme. Just soak the herb in hot water for a few minutes, remove thyme, and sip.

Basil: Add chopped basil to a vinaigrette, it will make your greens safer to eat.  The oil from basil’s leaves kills bacteria that can cause stomach bugs.

Sage: Forget the air freshener.  Instead, place orange peel mixed with sage in small bowls for a nontoxic odor remover.

Grilled Pork Loin with Garlic Rosemary Marinade

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili sauce

Rinse the pork loin medallions, place in a bowl. Combine the marinade ingredients and coat the pork loin pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Grill the loins for about 5 to 8 minutes on each side. As the pork cooks, brush with marinade. Transfer the pork to a heated dinner plate and serve at once.