TYPES OF MARINADES
A marinade is a mixture of ingredients used to add extra flavor to beef. While some acidic or enzymatic marinades can tenderize the meat, the main role of a marinade is to enrich the flavor of the dish. To achieve tender and successful meat, you need to select the appropriate method for the chosen cut and cook it according to recommendations.
➤ LIQUID MARINADES:
These are fluid mixtures formed from various combinations of ingredients that can include aromatic oils, such as olive oil or oils with different flavors; vinegars, such as red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar; fruit juices such as lemon or orange juice; red or white wines, herbs, either fresh or dried, such as thyme, rosemary, basil, or parsley; spices such as white, black, or red pepper, cumin, or coriander, and other spices such as garlic and granulated ginger or paprika.
➤ DRY MARINADES:
These are mixtures of spices, herbs, salt, and sugar that can be sprinkled or rubbed onto the surface of the meat. Dry marinades are recommended when forming the outer crust of the beef is desired. This type of marinade adds a strong flavor profile, resulting in an explosion of taste that will delight the taste buds.
➤ PASTE MARINADES:
This type of marinade comes in the form of a paste or dense mixture composed of ingredients such as crushed garlic, minced ginger, fresh herbs, and ground spices. Other examples of ingredients used in paste marinades include curry, curry paste, tomato paste, chili paste, miso paste, tamarind paste, and other seasoned pastes. Paste marinades are perfect for rubbing onto the surface of the meat as it allows the ingredients to penetrate deeply, adding extra flavor and taste, and are ideal for grilling or pan-frying dishes.
➤ POPULAR MARINADES:
Marinades are quick and easy, especially if we stick to simple flavor combinations.
Some popular combinations include:
- Fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary with olive oil
- A mixture of tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce, a little honey, and orange juice
- Tomato sauce, a little red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard
- Olive oil, a little lemon juice, and dried oregano and/or rosemary
To purchase quality beef at the most reasonable price per kilogram, visit the online store and select a beef steak that you can cook with the best meat sauces.
