Marinating Beef

Marinating beef has been around for centuries. Marinating beef or any meat is basically a pickling process used to preserve meat when refrigeration is not available or difficult to achieve.

Should we marinate beef today? Of course, even if you buy a tender cut of beef, you want the most flavorful meat possible.  A quick and easy way to marinate beef is to inject the marinade deep inside. The Flavor Express® marinator/flavorizer works great! Marinating the beef is done from the inside where you want the deep, rich flavor.

Don’t expect all marinades for beef to tenderize as well flavor. It depends on the beef marinade used. Generally, beef marinades can be divided into two categories:  1) an acidic beef marinade which contains an acid like lemon juice or other citric juice, vinegar, soy sauce, or wine or 2) an enzyme beef marinade containing pineapple or papaya juice. If you use too much of an acid, the meat can toughen. On the other hand, use too much of an enzyme and the beef may become mushy. How do we know what to use? Use trusted and tried recipes or experiment yourself and record your results. You know what you like!

Some believe marinating beef in a marinade containing a dairy product like yogurt, milk, or liquid cheese makes the best beef marinade. Others believe that brining beef achieves a flavorful tender beef. I believe that it depends on the results you want, the variety of tastes and flavors you enjoy, and even the meat selected A well balanced diet includes a variety of foods and also foods prepared in a variety of ways. Marinate beef using a variety of marinades and  use a variety of cooking methods. After all, eating is not only for nutrition; eating adds pleasure to life.Here are some additional hints, tips, and recipes links.