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Story Posted: 2009-09-09
Grilling: Info & Tips
Source: CanolaInfo, Category:
Health & Nutrition, Recipes & Cooking
With very little preparation, you can create some
flavorful barbeque dishes using marinades. Marinades usually combine
oil, acids, herbs, spices, and often a sweetener. Acids such as vinegar,
wine or citrus juices act as tenderizers while oils help foods retain
moisture. Canola oil with its light taste allows marinade-seasoning
flavors such as garlic, mustard, herbs, and other spices to dominate.
Sweeteners, like honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar, aid in browning
and take the edge off acid ingredients.
Grilling Tips!
- Be sure the grill is clean, brushed with oil and
hot before starting to cook.
- For added flavour, baste food with its marinade
while it cooks, but stop basting meat at least 5 minutes before it's
cooked to eliminate any chance of bacteria from the raw meat.
- Do not overcook lean meats, poultry and seafood
since they will quickly dry out. Oil-based marinades are necessary
to keep them moist and juicy during cooking.
- Retain juices, when grilling meats, use tongs
instead of piercing with a fork. Turn thin cuts like steaks and burgers
only once.
- Never place the cooked meat, poultry or seafood
back on the marinating dish that contained the raw food without first
thoroughly washing it with hot, soapy water.
Marinating Tips!
- Foods should always be covered and refrigerated
during marinating. Using canola oil allows your marinade to remain
free running when refrigerated and its light taste allows the flavour
of herbs and spices to dominate.
- Do not marinate longer than overnight. Food has
a refrigerated shelf life, and marinating does not extend that shelf
life.
- Do not marinate foods in any type of metallic
container, as the acids in the marinade will react with the metal.
Instead, place food in a sealable plastic or glass container, and
cover. Foods should be turned occasionally to ensure that all sides
are coated evenly with the marinade. A plastic bag that can be sealed
is a convenient alternative that allows food to be easily turned.
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