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by Chef Todd Mohr
Do you know how to
marinate? It's true that anyone can buy some "marinade" at the grocery story
and throw some meat into it for an unknown amount of time and then grill
it. But is that really marinating? I hope to convince you in the next 10
minutes that marinating is more than just a prelude to cooking. It is a cooking
method all its own, a process that will produce consistent reliable results
that can help you be a better cook tonight. It's a procedure that will give
you limitless opportunity for inventing great outdoor cooking recipes all
summer long. Best of all - it's simple when you know the facts.
Marinate with a Mission.
You're probably wondering if you really need to learn how to marinate for great grilling. My general mantra when it comes to cooking is that there are no unbreakable rules. So I guess, in sticking with that, you don't HAVE to do anything. But before you decide your reading for now is over, let me give you some quick reasons why you might WANT to marinate. Marinating meats imparts flavor, adds moisture, and can (to a degree) tenderize meat. The first secret to great marinating is learning how to match the correct marinade with the correct cut of meat and then apply the correct cooking method. This simple formula will produce great results every time.
Proceed with Caution (but not too much!).
In learning how to marinate, one of the things to determine is what meat you plan to use. A common mistake is to overestimate the meat tenderizing results that can be achieved with marinating. Yes, marinating will provide SOME tenderizing - but only some. You still cannot take shoe leather, marinate it and cut it with a butter knife. It's not going to happen - and expecting that will only produce those disappointing results I mentioned before. Like anything else you cook, it is always best to start with good ingredients and to consider the end result you desire. In addition, muscle tissue will absorb marinade better than fat tissue so using an overly fatty piece of meat will result in very little marinating actually getting into your product.
There is a Method to the Madness (and to the Marinade).
Making your own marinade is easy and ingredient options are virtually limitless. In most marinades, the essential ingredient is an acid, which acts as a slight tenderizer, but the type of acid you choose is completely open to your creativity and the type of dish you are making. Wine, lemon juice, tomato juice, balsamic vinegar, orange juice pineapple juice and margarita mix are all fairly common acids that work great in marinades. Adding oil is also an option, but keep in mind that the oil itself will not be drawn into the muscle tissue. Oil in this case is used solely for flavoring so if you use oil, choose a flavored oil. Fresh herbs and spices can also add flavor to marinades and you've got lots of choices here, too. When using herbs, remember that whole herbs release their flavor slowly so they work best for long marinades. If you are going with a quicker marinade, grind up the herbs before use to impart their flavor more quickly. Then you just make it up! Yes, you read that correctly. There is no recipe here because there are hundreds of recipes for marinades and I don't know what you like or what you're making. The key to cooking success is to learn the basic cooking methods, the techniques of achieving the end result you desire, and then let your taste, imagination and your unique situation be the guide for making up your very own marinade recipe, which might be different each and every time you marinate.
The only Reaction should be a Good One.
Always place the product you are marinating (with the marinade) in an air-tight container to keep the moisture in. Remember - one of the reasons we are going through this process is to add moisture so you don't want to lose it at the same time! How long you let the juices soak in to the meat depends on how much time you have and the cut of meat you are using. The thicker the meat, the longer you will have to marinate to impart the flavor into the protein. Remember to use an acid-resistant container such as stainless steel. Don't use copper or pewter as this can react with the acid, making those who eat the food sick. Finally, always store the container in the refrigerator for the entire duration - until you cook the meat. Remember to always discard the marinade after you have finished marinating and never re-use the marinade during the cooking process because it has had raw meat soaking in it for a length of time. In these ways, you are ensuring food safety.
So - what will you make this weekend? Relax. You know how to marinate and you've got a whole summer of delicious experimentation ahead of you!
Chef Todd Mohr is an classically trained chef, entrepreneur and educator. For more details on Cooking by Method and how you can cook better everyday at home, visit Chef Todd’s website I Hate Cooking Recipes where you can view over 150 free cooking videos and subscribe to the Free monthly e-zine “Burn Your Recipes.”
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