$6.00
Some combinations were simply made for each other. New Zealand plums and aromatic Asian five spice is one of those pairings. Rich, deeply fruited, warmly spiced, and beautifully glazing on the grill or in the oven, the Barkers Plum and 5 Spice Marinade is the flavour combination that makes BBQ night genuinely worth gathering around. Crafted in New Zealand by Barkers of Geraldine with real NZ plums, gluten free soy sauce, mirin, and a blend of aromatic Asian spices, this is the marinade that is best when shared and impossible to improve on. Super tasty, real easy.
Richly fruited and warmly complex with the deep, dark sweetness of real New Zealand plums forming the generous base, lifted by the savoury depth of gluten free soy sauce and the rounded sweetness of mirin. Five spice brings its signature aromatic warmth, weaving cinnamon, star anise, clove, and fennel through the plum base in a combination that is simultaneously familiar and deeply satisfying. Ginger and garlic add a grounding savouriness that balances the fruit sweetness beautifully, creating a glaze that caramelises magnificently with heat into a deeply flavoured, sticky, lacquered finish.
For maximum flavour, marinate your protein of choice for at least one hour before cooking and baste during cooking for an extra layer of sticky, caramelised depth. Place chicken, pork, duck, or tofu in a bowl, pour the marinade over and toss to coat, reserving a little for basting. Refrigerate for at least an hour then barbecue over medium heat or oven bake at 200 degrees for the recommended time for your chosen protein, basting in the final minutes for a beautifully glossy, deeply flavoured result. The marinade is vegan-friendly, making it equally brilliant on cauliflower and firm tofu for a genuinely satisfying plant-based option.
Plum and 5 Spice Glazed Chicken Thighs are the standout application, delivering a sticky, deeply caramelised, aromatic result that looks as impressive as it tastes and fills the backyard with the most irresistible BBQ aroma. It produces an extraordinary result on a Plum Glazed Duck Breast, where the richness of the duck and the sweet, spiced plum depth create a combination that is genuinely restaurant-worthy at home. For a brilliant plant-based centrepiece, coat cauliflower steaks and roast until caramelised for a Plum and 5 Spice Cauliflower that converts even committed meat eaters. Use it as a base for Sticky Plum and 5 Spice Chicken Bao Buns for a finger-food experience at your next gathering that disappears faster than anything else on the table.
Gluten free. Contains soy. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Nut free. Made in New Zealand. The marinade works with any protein of your choice including meat, seafood, or vegetables. Always check the full label for allergen information if you have specific dietary requirements, particularly regarding soy.
Ingredients: Water, NZ Plum 18%, Brown Sugar, Gluten Free Soy Sauce (Soybean, Water, Rice, Salt), White Vinegar, Thickener (1442), Mirin, Spices, Ginger, Garlic. Gluten Free. Contains Soy.
Refrigerate after opening and use within 7 days.
