63 mistakes that will ruin any meat marinade
What not to marinate barbecue in
Autumn is a great time for an outdoor barbecue, and you can also cook it with vegetables. The most important task is to marinate the meat properly, but very often it is the marinade that can be harmful and dangerous.
Ray Lampi, pitmaster of the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame, claims that it is the marinade that plays the main role in cooking meat, and only it can both spoil it and give the barbecue an amazing aroma and taste, HUFFPOST reports.
Mistakes during cooking:
1. Too much salt
What will spoil the taste of meat
If you salt the marinade too much, it will turn into brine and ruin the taste of the meat
2. Acid
Acid in the marinade
The expert says that it is important to strike a balance here, as this is what determines tenderness and flavor.
Don't forget about the acids in your marinade - lemon, orange, and tomato juices, all of which are suitable for all types of meat. The ideal ratio is 2 cups of oil, 1/2 cup of acid, 1 teaspoon of salt
3. Time.
How long to marinate the meat
It is not necessary to leave the meat for 10 hours to marinate well. Sometimes 30 minutes is enough if you prepare the right marinade for the type of meat you have chosen.
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