Monday, August 03, 2009

How Long to Marinate

If you don't marinate food long enough, it won't absorb enough flavor; marinate too long and it'll turn mushy. Always marinate in the refrigerator to prevent bacteria.

fish fillets, shrimp, scallops - 15 to 30 mins

boneless chicken breasts - 1 to 2 hours

steaks, pork chops, lamb chops - 3 to 8 hours

small cuts of meat (pork loin, pork or beef tenerloin) - 6 to 12 hours

large cuts of meat (roasts, leg of lamb) - 12 to 24 hours

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