How to Marinate Meat

This meat recipe was extracted from a YouTube cooking video and organized into 11 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.

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Ingredients list

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Liquid and base

Oil
Liquid (wine)
Soy sauce

Seasoning and flavor

Salt
Honey
Garlic
Spices
Citrus

Sweetener

Sugar
Molasses

Protein

Meat (chicken breast, steak)

Cooking steps

Tips for Marinating Meat

Step 1: Maximize surface area [00:51]

Increase the surface area of your meat by slicing, pounding, or cubing it before marinating.

Step 2: Use salt [00:59]

Ensure you include salt or salty ingredients, such as soy sauce, in your marinade. Allow sufficient time for the salt to penetrate the meat.

Step 3: Mix oil and liquids [01:06]

Combine both an oil and a liquid in your marinade. This ensures that both fat and water-soluble flavors are dispersed throughout the liquid and onto the food.

Step 4: Add a sweetener [01:15]

For better browning and a nice crust, add a sweetener like sugar, honey, or molasses to your marinade.

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