{"id":2043828,"date":"2024-10-22T12:09:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2043828"},"modified":"2024-10-22T14:11:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:11:58","slug":"best-steak-marinade","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-steak-marinade\/","title":{"rendered":"Steak Marinade"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to the different types of steak available at the store, not all cuts are created equal. Steak cuts<\/a> like filet mignon, ribeye and porterhouse are well-marbled with fat, so they don’t need a lot of preparation to stay nice and juicy. Other cuts are not so lucky and require a little help. Soaking these types of steak in a marinade ensures tender, flavorful results, so it’s important to know how to make a steak marinade.<\/p>\n

Why should you marinate a steak?<\/h2>\n

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Marinating steak adds flavor and aids in tenderizing the meat. Leaner cuts from muscular parts of the cow have more fibrous tissue than tender cuts, so they can be tougher and chewier. Marinating<\/a> tenderizes the meat with salt and acidic elements like vinegar or lemon juice, which help to break down the connective tissue in the muscle fibers. It\u2019s food science at its finest!<\/p>\n

Marinades also function as a flavor enhancer. Tougher cuts of steak are more muscular, so they lack the fat marbling seen in tender cuts. Fat equals flavor, so the best steak marinade includes oil to add fat. It also contains salt, acidic ingredients, spices, herbs and other flavoring agents.<\/p>\n

How long do you marinate steak?<\/h2>\n

How long to marinate steak depends on factors like size, thickness and the area the steak was cut from. Naturally tender steaks (like grilled ribeye steak<\/a>) only need to marinate for one hour to infuse the meat with added flavor. Tougher cuts (like flank steak<\/a> or skirt steak<\/a>) benefit from at least four hours, and thicker cuts (like grilled hanger steak<\/a>) can marinate overnight.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you can<\/em> over-marinate a steak. Over-marinating will break down the muscle fibers too much and create a mushy texture. Avoid marinating thin steaks for more than eight hours and larger steaks for more than 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Steak Marinade Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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