Sugar in a marinade serves multiple purposes. It balances out the acidic flavors in the marinade, adds sweetness to the flavor, and finally it can help get a nice browned crust when the meat is finally cooked.
Yes, you can defrost meat in the refrigerator on one day, marinate it and then cook and eat it the next day.
Marinate is a verb that means to put meat or fish in a sauce for a period of time to add flavor or to make the meat or fish more tender
No, it is not safe to marinate frozen meat before cooking it. It is recommended to thaw the meat first before marinating to ensure even marination and proper cooking.
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Meat can safely marinate in the fridge for up to 2 days before it may become unsafe to eat.
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Yes, soy sauce in a packet can be treated the same as soy sauce in a bottle. Soy sauce in a packet can be used to marinate meat.
Meat should ideally marinate for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours to achieve the best flavor and tenderness.
Yes, it is possible to marinate meat for too long. Over-marinating can make the meat mushy and affect its texture and taste. It is recommended to follow the marinating instructions provided in recipes for best results.
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No, marinating cooked chicken will not enhance its flavor as the marinade will not penetrate the already cooked meat. It is best to marinate raw chicken before cooking to allow the flavors to infuse into the meat.
Meat can typically marinate for up to 24 hours before it becomes over-marinated and starts to break down too much, affecting the texture and taste.