Marinating meat gives you incredible flavour, but basting on the grill or in the oven with that same marinade can really make a dish. Here’s a simple tip: When you make your marinade, reserve half of it for basting. That way you’ll never baste with marinade the meat just sat in.
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When you don’t have enough marinade, it can be tempting to reuse the marinade that the meat has been soaking in. But that can lead to all sorts of food-borne illnesses, since you’re reapplying the juices from the uncooked meat right on top of your freshly cooked meal. Saving half before you start cooking means you can add a flavour punch while cooking, and you don’t have to worry about food safety. Taking this easy step allows you to enjoy your flavour packed meat worry free.
How to Make a Marinade [Bon Appetit]
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One response to “Save Half Your Marinade Before Cooking For Contamination-Free Basting”
But if you boil it first or are basting then putting back in the oven long enough then there will be no contamination.