Learn about the balance of acid, fat, and aromatics in a marinade, timing by ingredient, and food safety during marinating.

What Will You Learn in This Lesson?

  • Set a balanced ratio of acid, fat, and aromatics in a marinade
  • Limit the acid level in a marinade so it does not damage the texture
  • Use the appropriate marinating time for each ingredient (fish, chicken, red meat, or vegetables)
  • Handle marinade that has touched raw meat safely
  • Use a portion that has not touched raw meat as a sauce during cooking
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