Mustard, Soy, and Brown Sugar Marinade

This barbecue sauce recipe is sort of a cross between the Orient and California. But it’s not new and trendy: Soy-based marinades have been with us since the Chinese came to America. The sugar and mustard give the meat a nice crust, and the balance of sweet, hot, and tangy makes for a good foil for the beef taste. Serve with rice and snap peas for an Oriental accent. Deep-fried sweet potato chips and greens, asparagus, or green beans would work well, too.