How to properly marinate meat so that everyone enjoys it?

Grilling meat is an art that requires knowledge of several basic tricks and procedures. Success is based on several factors, including not only the selection of the right meat but also its best possible marination. Let's imagine together the basic reasons and methods why and how to marinate before grilling itself.

There are several reasons why you should marinate meat before grilling. Marinade adds flavor to the meat, makes it tender, and if you marinate properly, the marinade can also help speed up the preparation of the meat.

Just four basic ingredients

Every marinade should contain four basic ingredients. In oil, the meat rests nicely, does not stick to the hot grill grate, and absorbs part of its flavor. Another component should be a mild acidity, whether from lemon, yogurt, mustard, various types of vinegar, or juices. The acidity of the marinade helps tenderize the meat, so it falls apart in your mouth after cooking.

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Of course, you should not forget salt, which not only enhances the flavor of the meat and added ingredients but also helps make the meat beautifully tender. And finally, always add a little pepper, preferably the best in the world directly from Kampot. Pepper highlights the flavor profile of the marinade and the marinated meat itself.

How to marinate from A to Z

What else you add to the marinade depends on your taste preferences and the type of meat being marinated. You can marinate chicken, fish, beef, or pork. Light meat goes wonderfully with herbs. Moreover, it doesn't need to be marinated too long; about an hour is enough. For dark meat, it's good to prepare it a day in advance, let it rest in the marinade in the fridge overnight, and before grilling, allow it to rest at room temperature for at least an hour.

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Before grilling, it is good to take the meat out of the marinade and let the excess sauce drip off. It is definitely not necessary for the marinade to drip onto the hot coals and smoke. Also remove anything that might burn on the grill, from herbs to pieces of vegetables. Now your meat is perfectly prepared for grilling.

Now you just need to prepare, for example, a perfect grilling sauce that will be the right accompaniment to perfectly grilled meat.