marinade

Marination is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. The origin of the word alludes to the use of brine (aqua marina) in the pickling process, which led to the technique of adding flavor by immersion in liquid. The liquid in question, the 'marinade', can be either acidic (made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine) or enzymatic (made with ingredients such as pineapple, papaya or ginger). In addition to these ingredients, a marinade often contains oils, herbs, and spices to further flavor the food items.
It is commonly used to flavor foods and to tenderize tougher cuts of meat. The process may last seconds or days. Different marinades are used in different cuisines. For example, in Indian cuisine the marinade is usually prepared with a mixture of spices.
Marination is similar to brining, except that brining generally does not involve significant amount of acid. It is also similar to pickling, except that pickling is generally done for much longer periods of time, primarily as a means of food preservation, whereas marination is usually only performed for a few hours to a day; generally as a means of enhancing the flavor of the food.

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  1. ElizabethB

    Recipe Ketchup Marinade Grilled Dinner Dogs

    I had these large hot dogs on the grill when it hit me - I used ketchup in the marinade. So, an unplanned entry in the Ketchup challenge. George wanted hot dogs. He tasted an all-beef Kirkland brand on his last trip to Costco. I picked up a package of 1/4 lb. Dinner Dogs. Three were...
  2. C

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  3. Windigo

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    So, this is my second entry in the brown sugar challenge. And a recipe I kept to myself for a long time because I am so fond of it. But I figured that I am not likely to ever have to protect it now I am no longer a professional cook, so here you go. I hope you like it as much as I do! You...
  4. medtran49

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  6. JAS_OH1

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    I was trying to create a salad dressing, and after tasting it repeatedly and adding more of this and a touch of that, I ultimately decided it was a good marinade for the salmon filets we were having for dinner. It would have been a little heavy for a salad dressing, and with a few tweaks I...
  7. R

    Yoghurt marinade and chicken

    Hi ... I've often brined chicken in the past but recently tried yoghurt with a little seasoning and oil, it seemed ok but I find it a little odd just "wiping off" the surface marinade before frying, it just seems a little strange, it didn't taste too unpleasant but am I not getting a brown crust...
  8. mjd

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    Just wanted to share this as a Tried-n-True recipe. Made it last night (internet was done for almost 20 hours) and it was fabulous. I am not a pork fan but will eat chops and ham. This one is a keeper! BEST EVER Pork Chop Marinade {So Tender and Juicy!}
  9. Herbie

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  10. A

    Buttermilk Marinade

    Hi there, We have, in the past, marinated chicken breast in buttermilk for making chicken burgers and the results were great. I have recently seen someone on TV doing the same with squid. My question is: Does buttermilk make a good tenderising marinade for all seafood and meats including...
  11. murphyscreek

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  12. C

    Recipe Sake Teriyaki Marinade

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  13. C

    Recipe Santa Fe Marinade

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  14. C

    Recipe Cuban Adobo

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