Marinating Know How II

When marinating meat to grill, try to only marinate for a 1-4 hours before cooking.

If you are using acid based marinade, it can actually start breaking down the texture of the meat if you let it sit in the marinade for longer than 4 hours.

Acid based marinades would be marinades that include vinegar, lemon juice, or wine.

When grilling the marinated meat, apply extra coats of the marinade just before turning.

Do not add any more marinade during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Toss any marinade that you have left over. Do not re-use marinade for another meal if it has come in contact with meat.