How EXACTLY does marinating work?

Marinating meat is the process of saturating raw meat in a pre-prepared juice that contains certain ingredients, like acid from vinegar or citrus juice, to enhance flavor and change the texture of the meat.

How to marinate?

It’s straightforward! Prepare your marinade depending on the choice of meat and recipe, and then leave the meat to soak in the marinade for a few hours before you cook it.

Sometimes people leave it overnight. The meat will retain moisture, have an enhanced flavor, and offer an improved texture while cooking.

…Now, click “Next” to look at some common meat-marinating mistakes to avoid.