Marinate Meat: 3 Different Ways To Do It

In ancient times, marinating food was exclusively for preservation. This technique thus allowed them to last longer and also acquire flavor. Now this gastronomic concept has changed. There are different ways and goals to marinate meat.

So, it’s time to show you delicious new ways to prepare your favorite foods. D ISCOVER these 3 ways marinating meat that will astonish you.

Marinating, a culinary technique

Marinating is related to seasoning, although it does differ in technique as such. That is, when seasoning, items such as airtight plastic bags are not required to trap the flavor, nor generally the use of wines or vinaigrettes.

In fact, according to this study carried out by the Research Institute for the Food Industry (Cuba), freezing applied to marinated products is much healthier than heat treatment.

However, the appeal of this culinary method is linked to guaranteeing natural preservatives and proteins. In addition, when the meat is marinated, these are maintained and absorbed by the body without being lost in cooking.

Finally, our palate also wins. With the marinating technique you can give aroma, texture, flavor and smell to all the meats that you are going to prepare. In particular, it will help the marinated food to be more tender and flavored.

Ways to marinate meat

1. Marinate meat with beer

For starters, this recipe for marinating meat is ideal if you don’t have a lot of time to cook.  Below we will tell you what are the ingredients you will need. You will see that they are all very affordable for our pocket.

Ingredients

• Beef (1 kg)
• 3 cloves of garlic (15 g)
• Dark beer (355 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of ground oregano (30 g)
• 4 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce (90 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of ground cumin (15 g)

• 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper (15 g)

Preparation

• To start, put the meat in a deep bowl. Then top with oregano, cumin, peeled and crushed garlic cloves, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Next, mix with your hands and cover with dark beer.
• Then cover with plastic wrap or  place the meat in an airtight bag. Then let it sit there in the fridge for at least two hours.
• Then, after two hours,  put the meat on the grill  and cook to your liking on one side and the other.
• Then, once the meat is ready, cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Finally, serve the meat marinated with beer accompanied  by the garnish of your choice, such as a salad or some rich potatoes a lo poor.

2. Marinate meat with red wine and herbs

This technique of marinating meat is perhaps the most used by most people, but don’t worry, the reason is very easy. It is due, above all, to the combination between the acid of the wine and the freshness of the herbs.

Remember that including herbs in your diet is good for your health. According to a recent study published in the Journal of AOAC International scientific journal , these ingredients are packed with bioactive compounds that could provide a beneficial effect in protecting against disease.

Ingredients

• Beef (1 kg)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
• 3 cloves of garlic without skin (15 g)
• 2 and 1/2 cups of  red wine  (350 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of ground rosemary (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground basil (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (49 ml)

Preparation

• To start, peel the garlic and add the tablespoons of ground rosemary. Next,  mix the other ingredients in a bowl, except the meat.
• Then place the meat in a deep rectangular container and pour the preparation on top.

• Then let the meat marinate overnight, or for at least 6 consecutive hours in the refrigerator.
• After that time, remove the meat from the container; it is ready to grill.
• Finally, you can serve the meat accompanied with vegetables and give a taste of your creation.

3. With honey and lemon

This preparation is very simple. It consists of marinating the meat with the combination of lemon juice, a touch of honey and some onion. In this way,  we will add more textures and provide a delicious contrast of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 serrano pepper (5 g)
• Beef (500 g)
• 1 white onion (45 g)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
• Vegetable oil (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (40 ml)

• 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper (8 g)
• 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander (30 g)
• 2 cups of fermented lemon juice (200 ml)

Preparation

• First, mix the honey with the juice of fermented lemons, onion, coriander, salt and pepper.
• Then, store the resulting mixture in a container so that the ingredients rest.
• Shortly before serving the meat, heat a Teflon skillet varnished with vegetable oil. In addition,  it is not necessary to put a lot of oil, just a varnished one.
• Next, you put the meat and seal it. Add the lemon mixture and cook until the meat is to your liking.
• To finish, serve and enjoy your exquisite preparation.

Have you tried these ways to marinate meat? If you haven’t done it yet, keep that in mind the next time you want to improve the flavor of your meats. As you can see, it is easy and it is made from 100% natural ingredients.