Nov 27, 2005 #1 C chef_biz Assistant Cook Joined Nov 2, 2005 Messages 11 How long is to long to let your steak marinade?? I've had some marinating over night and wondered if 2 nights would be to much.
How long is to long to let your steak marinade?? I've had some marinating over night and wondered if 2 nights would be to much.
Nov 27, 2005 #2 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,288 Location Massachusetts After overnight, you've gone as far as you can. After that, the marinade will start having a negative effect on the texture of the meat. The acid in the marinade will denature the meat proteins and the meat will start to get mushy.
After overnight, you've gone as far as you can. After that, the marinade will start having a negative effect on the texture of the meat. The acid in the marinade will denature the meat proteins and the meat will start to get mushy.
Nov 27, 2005 #3 E Erik Sous Chef Joined Nov 9, 2004 Messages 954 Location New Buffalo, Michigan Cook that bad boy up...and enjoy!!!