A quote from the definitive cookbook , Spices , Seasonings and Herbs .."Marinades are the beauty baths that touch up cheap cuts of meat and leftovers ."
Marinades not only tenderise , they add flavour to the tasteless.
The marinade was originally a sea going preparation : a brine for preserving fish .
The word marinade means " to pickle in brine ", but now a days the marinade is used less to preserve and more to season and tenderise so other condiments are now added alongside salt in its preparation..
TIPS ON MARINADES ....
1 . The larger the exposed surface of the meat , the more easily the marinade to penetrate .
2. It is a good idea to put a weight on the meat in the marinade to keep it completely covered .
3. The larger the size of the meat , the longer it will need to marinate.
4. When marinating for times longer than 24 hours , reduce the amount of vinegar , as its strength increases with time .
5. Any kind of wine can be used in a marinade but remember red wine will darken light coloured foods .
6. It is important to remember that when you marinate left overs ..that they have already been seasoned before .
. Keep marinades in a cool place or a refrigerator .
Marinades not only tenderise , they add flavour to the tasteless.
The marinade was originally a sea going preparation : a brine for preserving fish .
The word marinade means " to pickle in brine ", but now a days the marinade is used less to preserve and more to season and tenderise so other condiments are now added alongside salt in its preparation..
TIPS ON MARINADES ....
1 . The larger the exposed surface of the meat , the more easily the marinade to penetrate .
2. It is a good idea to put a weight on the meat in the marinade to keep it completely covered .
3. The larger the size of the meat , the longer it will need to marinate.
4. When marinating for times longer than 24 hours , reduce the amount of vinegar , as its strength increases with time .
5. Any kind of wine can be used in a marinade but remember red wine will darken light coloured foods .
6. It is important to remember that when you marinate left overs ..that they have already been seasoned before .
. Keep marinades in a cool place or a refrigerator .
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