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[Bob The Smoker]

Hi All:  I found this article interesting take or leave whatever portions you like or dislike about it.
It is from the Food and Wine site. Search for-A Complete Guide to Marinating: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why

[jdmessner]

That was a good read! Learned a few things and confirmed a few hunches. I like the way the article set the perameters for the types of ingredients. I have been toying around with vegitable jerky Cauliflower and carrot). So far I have just been marinating them in sauce for wings. There was one batch I didn't get to until a few days later than anticipated. The marinade was quite concentrated and very good. Now I know why!

[hughver]

Very interesting, however, unless I missed it, they did not discuss the effects of marinating under vacuum. I have a Marinade Express that seems to benefit the meats that I use it for. I'd sure like to know if it is a myth that vacuum really speeds up the marinating process. 

[dk117]

fun read yes.   By these definitions I only marinade chicken on a regular basis.   And I'd never toss chicken marinaded more than 12 hours.    At 24 hours plus ... hey busy schedules, it happens often!  it would go right on the it!

the absolute maximum amount of time they would leave any meat to marinate is 12 hours. And if you let it go to 24 hours, the panel likewise agreed, you might as well toss it.

They just lost me there.    I've also done some smoke to start the process before going high heat, which goes against the article. 

Nonetheless they had some nice advise for making your own marinades which is always fun. 

[BigDave83]

Very interesting, however, unless I missed it, they did not discuss the effects of marinating under vacuum. I have a Marinade Express that seems to benefit the meats that I use it for. I'd sure like to know if it is a myth that vacuum really speeds up the marinating process. 

[hughver]

This is a quote from online: The low pressure inside the container will make the pores in the meat open up more, allowing the salt and other flavors to penetrate into the meat's surface faster. 

[pmillen]

Very interesting, however, unless I missed it, they did not discuss the effects of marinating under vacuum. I have a Marinade Express that seems to benefit the meats that I use it for. I'd sure like to know if it is a myth that vacuum really speeds up the marinating process. 

[Bar-B-Lew]

Very interesting, however, unless I missed it, they did not discuss the effects of marinating under vacuum. I have a Marinade Express that seems to benefit the meats that I use it for. I'd sure like to know if it is a myth that vacuum really speeds up the marinating process. 

[Bentley]

Look at at this and then picture the meat doing the same thing, expanding...the protein muscle fibers elongate for the marinade to get in!  I always thought it worked, but the CG-15 eventually imploded every canister I have...and I cant find the big ones anymore!

Marshmallow Vacuum Demonstration for Vac Marinades