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• Marinating


  Process of soaking meats in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade

  
• Marinades

  • Often use an acid like vinegar or citrus juice or an enzyme like mango, papaya, or kiwi fruit to enhance flavors and change surface texture
  • Add flavor to meats and make them more tender and juicier
• Components of Marinades


  • Acid (lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt, or wine)
  • Oil
  • Herb and spice
• Acid in marinades


  More important as it breaks down the meats and tenderizes them
• Oil in marinades


  Protects and preserves the food while marinated and cooked
• Herb and spice in marinades


  Gives a marinade its unique flavor and zest
• General guidelines for marinating

  1. Meats and poultry have been marinated for 2 hours up to 2 days

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

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

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

  5. Always refrigerate your meat while it is marinating

  6. Never reuse marinades

  
• Types of Marinades


  • Pineapple Marinade
  • Pork Chop Marinade
  • Jamaican Jerk Marinade
  • Teriyaki Marinade
  • Bourbon Marinade
  • Mustard-Vinegar Marinade
  • Pork Rib Marinade
• Pineapple Marinade


  Sweet, fruity marinade that works great on any cut of pork, gives a Hawaiian-teriyaki flavor

  
• Pork Chop Marinade


  Great Asian style marinade that works well on all cuts of pork, reminiscent of a Teriyaki marinade with a hint of heat from the chili sauce

  
• Jamaican Jerk Marinade


  Jamaican jerk seasonings and jerk rubs provide amazing Caribbean flavors that get deep into the meat
• Teriyaki Marinade


  Adds great flavor to whatever you are grilling, works particularly well with pork and poultry
• Bourbon Marinade


  Sweet bourbon marinade that is amazing on any type of meat, results in somewhat mild flavor
• Mustard-Vinegar Marinade


  Acidity of the vinegar and Dijon mustard tenderize the meat, adding flavor while the pork marinates
• Pork Rib Marinade


  Using a pre-made pork rub combined with vinegar and water, the rub "magically" turns into a marinade to add flavor to ribs