lesson 3

• Marinade


  A seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, herbs and/ spices, in which meat is soaked to absorb flavors and become tender before cooking
• Good marinade


  • Adds flavor to meat and makes it more tender and juicier
• Acid


  Breaks down the meat and tenderizes it
• Oil


  Protects and preserves the food while marinated and also when it's being cooked
• Herbs and/or spices


  Give a marinade its unique flavor and zest
• Marinating guidelines


  1. Meat and poultry are generally marinated for 2 hours up to 2 days

  2. Seafood and fish should be marinated no longer than one hour

  3. Use a non-reactive container - steer clear of aluminum, copper, or cast iron

  4. Wait for marinade to cool down before pouring over meat

  5. Always refrigerate meat when marinating

  6. Never reuse marinades
• Types of Marinades


  • Pineapple Marinade
  • Pork Chop Marinade
  • Jamaican Jerk Marinade
  • Pork Rib Marinade
  • Teriyaki Marinade
  • Pork Chop and Tenderloin Marinade
  • Bourbon Marinade
  • Mustard-Vinegar Marinade
• Ingredients needed in preparing marinades

  • Acid
  • Oil
  • Herbs and/or spices
  • Honey
  • Garlic
• Prepare a marinade for meat product

  1. Choose a recipe or make your own

  2. Demonstrate skill in preparing marinade
• Marinade


  A seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, herbs and/or spices
• Marinade


  • Works particularly well with pork and poultry
  • Gives a Hawaiian Teriyaki flavor
  • Uses a pork rub for the seasoning with vinegar and water to turn it into a marinade
  • Is a mild marinade so you will want several hours marinating time with it before you grill
• Preparing a marinade


  1. Mix all ingredients together and use immediately

  2. The marinade can be stored in airtight container for up to 7 days
• Ingredients in a sweet marinade

  • Crushed pineapple
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Cider vinegar
  • Garlic, minced
  • Ginger powder
  • Powered cloves
• Ingredients in a tasty beef marinade

  • Soy sauce
  • Sugar
  • Green onions, minced
  • Grated fresh ginger
  • Sesame oil
  • Ground pepper
  • Vinegar
  • Sesame seeds, toasted and crushed to a paste
  • Garlic cloves, minced fine
• Meat and poultry are generally marinated for 2 hours up to 5 days.
• Wait for your marinade to cool down before pouring over the meat of your choice.
• Marinade will add flavor to your favorite meat and make it more tender and juicier.
• Seafood and fish should be marinated for no longer than one hour.
• Making a marinade is very simple. You only need three basic components.