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Marinades usually contain some kind of acid, whether it be vinegar or citrus juice, which penetrate the meat with the help of the salt that is found in the marinade. The acid then begins to break down the connective tissue in the meat as it metabolizes the proteins.
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Is oregano an herb?
Yes, oregano is an herb native to Italy and Mexico. It is used in Italian & Mexican dishes, tomato sauces, soups, sauces, stews, meats, salads, and marinades.
How do I marinades a turkey that was on tv last week thank you?
I would like to marinades my turkey for Easter
Can you put your raw boneless ribs in vinegar then put bbq sauce on them?
Sure, Marinades are usually vinegar based sauces, used to flavor meats before cooking. Barbecue sauces are usually added during or just after cooking. Combining both methods is not unusual. In fact marinades can be boiled down and used for the base of such sauces, adding usually tomato and a sugar to the boiled marinade.
What are some uses of ground oregano?
The most common use of the spice oregano is in Italian foods such as spaghetti and pizza.
What are the release dates for Healthy Flavors - 2005 Marinades?
Healthy Flavors - 2005 Marinades was released on: USA: 20 September 2010
What is a liquid for soaking fish or meat?
Any kind of liquid that is used for soaking food in before cooking to add flavor is called a marinade. Common marinades include Italian dressing, wine marinades, etc and usually include at least one acidic ingredient (wine, vinegar, citrus).
What does marinade mean?
A marinade is a liquid that contains ingredients that both add flavor to meat and tenderize it. Food is soaked in the marinade and absorbs the flavor and is softened. Marinades are used when cooking meats like steak, because people prefer steak to be tender when they eat it. Marinades are most commonly used on poultry, steak, and sometimes even tofu, because tofu easily absorbs flavors. They serve an important purpose in many popular recipes around the world.
What does the smothering technique of cooking food involve?
The technique involves meats, and vegetables being smothered in sauces, or marinades. When this happens the food being prepared soaks in all the flavors from whatever marinade was prepared. The smothering technique is particularly used in southern, Cajun, and creole cuisines.
What are the release dates for Everyday Italian - 2004 Marinades and Sauces 4-3?
Everyday Italian - 2004 Marinades and Sauces 4-3 was released on: USA: 31 July 2004
Can you use soya yogurt instead of dairy yogurt in marinades?
yes
Where can suggestions for tasty steak marinades be found?
Suggestions for tasty steak marinades can be found on a number of food related websites. One can find suggestions on 'All Recipes', 'Food', 'TipNut' and 'Food Network'.
Name an acid for seasoning meat?
Acetic acid--lots of marinades have vinegar in them.
