description Allegro Original Marinade Overview
Allegro Original Marinade is an American seasoning liquid produced by Allegro Fine Foods, based in Paris, Tennessee. Formulated with a soy sauce and vinegar base, the marinade also incorporates a blend of spices and fruit juices, such as pineapple and lemon. Since its introduction in the mid-20th century, it has become a staple condiment in the Southern United States. The sauce is primarily marketed as an overnight marinade to tenderize and flavor meats, especially beef, wild game, and poultry, though it is also utilized as a table sauce and grilling baste.
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What ingredients give Allegro Original Marinade its flavor?
The marinade combines soy sauce, water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, paprika, and spices. Allegro's current ingredient listing specifically names lime juice and lime oil rather than pineapple.
How long should meat stay in Allegro Original Marinade?
Allegro recommends marinating both sides of meat for about 30 to 45 minutes. That shorter window is intended to season the surface without leaving the acidic marinade on the meat for an unnecessarily long period.
Where is Allegro Original Marinade made?
Allegro Fine Foods is based in Paris, Tennessee. The company says the original marinade began with Dave and Betsy Wilcox preparing flavorful meals at home.
Is Allegro Original Marinade gluten-free and kosher?
The product page identifies Allegro Original Marinade as gluten-free and kosher. Its soy-based seasoning still makes the ingredient label important for people managing soy allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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