Get Better Tasting Meat: 5 Keys to Marinating

Get Better Tasting Meat: 5 Keys to Marinating | Techniquely with Lan Lam

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8 ай бұрын

Cook’s Illustrated's Senior Editor Lan Lam shows you how to build a marinade properly.
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@williamharberts5514 8 ай бұрын

Lan has a unique ability to teach not only how but why to do something and she does it without being dry and scholarly. That is a rare gift.

@gdehms 8 ай бұрын

For sure - there’s so much cooking content on KZfaq that doesn’t actually teach anything practical but instead just fills up 10 minutes. I actually remember and apply the concepts she shares here. Crazy

@semilog643 8 ай бұрын

She's the best. Her degree in chemistry certainly helps.

@dkim3444 8 ай бұрын

no ad reads! no unfunny attempts at humor! i love how ATK feels like it's made for adults.

@Dominikmj 8 ай бұрын

@@semilog643 She has a degree in chemistry? Oh my lord. It might be far too long ago - or she simplifies it, so it becomes misinformation...

@semilog643 8 ай бұрын

Of course it's simplified. She's not going to be talking about molecular orbitals or doing molecular dynamics simulations :P

@jackbennett4575 8 ай бұрын

Lan is fantastic. Her humility and integrity with a sprinkling of mischievous angelic charm = joyous education, every time!

@elizabethbean1795 10 сағат бұрын

Well said

@puffinjuice 8 ай бұрын

Lan Lam needs her own channel. She is the best!

@puffinjuice 2 ай бұрын

@@riley-arr-g I dont like the other chefs. I havent subscribed because I dont wanter the other content.

@cydkriletich6538 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lan. I never knew this about marinades, and it explains why a lot of mine have often failed to do what I had hoped they would. I always enjoy your calm and graceful presence on camera.

@mayurpatel2901 8 ай бұрын

I would also love to know more about yogurt as a marinade base. From Indian cooking I have started adding yogurt to almost all my marinades. Really adds both flavor and tenderness. But impedes browning. Would love to hear her feedback on that.

@DH-be4ur 8 ай бұрын

Seconded, please.

@justoutchea 8 ай бұрын

@@DH-be4urp

@ssam7384 8 ай бұрын

Drain the yoghurt marinade and pat dry the meat. After you face browned the meat in a hot plan, cook the marinade separately in the charred pan to create great fond. You can reintroduce the meat to the gravy

@neli8892 8 ай бұрын

I like this. Have you had issues with the yogurt marinade splitting when cooking it down?

@mayurpatel2901 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the yogurt will curdle, but it is not off-putting. I was asking more about the food science. Figuring out how to work it into your recipe isn't that hard, but the food science might help to focus efforts.

@Mike-fv8cu 7 ай бұрын

Lan, I'm so glad you touched on the ability to safely repurpose a marinade. Many cooking articles indicate it isn't safe but basic food science is basic food science

@ChIGuY-town22_ 8 ай бұрын

Lan is amazing and so graceful playing the accordion. 😅

@Chris-ji4iu 7 күн бұрын

If Lan Lam is teaching, I'm listening ...and learning.

@tomfeldkamp4554 6 ай бұрын

Great knowledge + excellent personality + passion for the subject matter + mastery of jargon-less descriptions for the benefit of home cooks + humor = Lan!!!! Thanks!

@virginia3168 8 ай бұрын

By far the smartest and best presenter.

@psgiles 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, LAN. I’m sure God is pleased you are using His gifts so well to serve others.

@carolinepeterson7995 8 ай бұрын

That recipe for mojo-marinated skirt steak is my most-cooked ATK recipe of all time! I make it at least once a month as a protein accompaniment to a big salad.

@djliomaliaslimic 7 ай бұрын

would you be so kind to post the recipe please ?

@bbd9719 8 ай бұрын

Different acid-based marinades and how to do them properly, is what I would love to see.

@mrlapageisyourman 8 ай бұрын

I think Nik Sharma of Serious Eats did a breakdown of this in his article on yogurt marinades.

@bbd9719 8 ай бұрын

@@mrlapageisyourman I'll check it out. Thanks stranger!

@skhanifar Ай бұрын

FYI, she mentions that marinating your meat too long in highly acidic food will make your meat mushy. that is not the case in my testing (when grilling the meat). i have marinated chicken breasts in a ton of lemon juice for 72 hours before and they end up having normal texture.

@josephgitter 8 ай бұрын

Lan is so great! she breaks down steps so easily and why things work and what the important bits are.

@clarkgaylord 8 ай бұрын

Yes! I want a detailed episode on ALL of those! 😂 I've really enjoyed the "adovada" episode, and have brought that into repertoire. It would be great to hear Lan's take on this from a Filipino perspective. The other Asian marinades would also be great

@RichArtLove 8 ай бұрын

Ultimate Chicken Marinade #1 - Teriyaki Sauce as a base has enough natural salt no extra is needed. Add a lot of minced garlic, Add six whole squeezed small mandarin oranges cut into quarters w peel on, add black pepper with paprika, powdered ginger, add squeezed quarters of a whole lime, and a solid pour of either Chinese cooking rice wine or oyster sauce. The fruit's juice & peel is your sugar & tart flavors. Add all this into a big zip-lock bag full of bone in chicken parts - thighs & drumsticks work well - hand mix & toss and refrigerate for at least 48 hours. Prep a big roasting pan with a deep trivet/bed of prepped/chopped veggies - baby carrots, bell peppers, onion, celery, and mushrooms work great - arrange chicken over the top, and then pour leftover marinade over it all. Squirt some EV olive oil over exposed veggies. Baste chicken with a thick coat of heavy Asian sauce, and Bake at 420 for 30min, then pull it out, flip parts, baste again, bake 25 minutes more. Rest for 10 min & serve. Wow! Bonus Effect; Pouring a mix of chicken stock or wine mixed with corn starch into the pan veggies with turn the marinade & chicken juices into a fantastic gravy like sauce! The chicken will turn into exotic tender meat candy, and the veggies will make the best leftovers you've ever had. Serve with a brown rice side for the full effect.

@ShadyNetworker 8 ай бұрын

Lan is not only gorgeous, she's also awesome at explaining the essence of the subject!

@elizabethhoward6205 8 ай бұрын

Yes, please, more videos on marinades!

@hisukserjeant5204 8 ай бұрын

Her way of teaching is so well structured and yet so laid back way it just comes into my old head easily😃 not only so elegant but her intelligence and style and her lovely voice just so appetising ❤❤👍👍👍👍

@concierj7993 8 ай бұрын

As someone with a KZfaq cooking addiction years in duration, Lan is putting out the best content I've seen in its class. Accessible, informative, engaging, and, most importantly, extremely useful. Thank you for helping me become a better home cook. ❤

@hungsu9204 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy Lan's advice so very much.

@andyrwebman 3 күн бұрын

An excellent and entertaining video. Not to mention informative! As an owner of several "cooking for geeks" books I appreciate the scientific angle too.

@Ashlar5126 Ай бұрын

This may be the best, most informative, most delightful, most educational video I have ever watched on KZfaq.

@josephfortier5450 6 ай бұрын

She is definitely one of the best.

@stevenn889 4 ай бұрын

I never knew before that I should pat dry my marinated chicken before pan searing it & it makes such a huge difference!! Thank you so much Lan!

@enurgizerbunee 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos! Thanks Lan, understanding some of the science has definitely elevated my cooking!

@bootman26 8 ай бұрын

Lan reinforces much of what I've gotten from recipes and TV. She has a great personlity and superior skills.

@markf7066 8 ай бұрын

Nice relation to an accordion! Brilliant idea!

@cpp8227 8 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video from Lan; love it!

@debbiedixon8730 7 ай бұрын

Langley I just love your tutorials. So real and on point. It's a pleasure.

@ndzapruder 8 ай бұрын

I *really* like her. I could listen to her speak all day!

@richardtosti2645 6 ай бұрын

Lan Lam is a really good teacher. Appreciate her expertise and sharing her techniques.

@user-lv3sp7bi9v 8 ай бұрын

These recipes look amazing!

@mr.a. 8 ай бұрын

I learned so much in this video! Keep them coming ❤❤❤❤❤

@ytsivran 8 ай бұрын

so much info packed into each video of this series! and Lan is such a great presenter.

@Great_PatBingsoo 6 ай бұрын

Best video on marinade, period. She breaks down the science behind the process, reinforcing my intuition that you don’t need a lot of time.

@chrisandersen5635 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as usual. I love playing around with various marinade ideas and combinations. The sauce you made at the end would be great on a salad as well. Thank you.

@mirnuky 6 ай бұрын

Lan, thank you so much for your videos and knowledge!

@pollopacheco1891 8 ай бұрын

Lan, you are so clear in your explanation!

@amycyclenut 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Lan and Techniquely!! Keep it up!

@SteveMillerhuntingforfood 8 ай бұрын

Lan has such an excellent voice for these video's. So easy to listen to. I gotta try the skirt steak marinade asap. It looks incredible.

@StarCitizenJorunn 8 ай бұрын

I love these episodes so much!

@HS22181 8 ай бұрын

LL’s presentations are well structured, detailed, and delivered in an engaging, easy going style that I appreciate and enjoy very much.

@ogdale 8 ай бұрын

I Love Lan Lam!!! ❤ She Is So Good In The Kitchen. I Never Miss Any Of Her Vids!!! 💯 🍷

@courtneyboyle3467 8 ай бұрын

Love, love, love these teaching videos! Lan and Dan have taught me so much and really helped me up my cooking game. I love the knowledge I get which helps me find the courage to experiment … which is totally FUN! Thank you 😊

@mirandanicholas4827 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video! It’s like you read my mind, last week i binged watched marinade videos trying to get a true understand so I can riff. I even said OUT LOUD that I wish YOU had one because of your science base approach to cooking. Thank you!

@TheDuckofLaw 8 ай бұрын

I watch every ATK video. This is an incredible resource for every level of chef. Thank you so much, Lan and the whole team!

@smoothieshake1 Ай бұрын

Lan is my favorite! Such a calming voice, detailed explanations without sounding like a lecture, methodical steps, and analogies. More of her please!

@tonysmith7632 8 ай бұрын

This was a really well presented bit of facts. Congrats to the team who put this together. Cheers

@bundocom 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this series and Lan Lam is the perfect person to do it. Anyone can follow a good recipe, but not all recipes are good. Technique makes the cook.

@rivergourmet 4 ай бұрын

Keep the soft reassuring delivery of the techniques Lan. It makes us comfortable to expand our dinning table selections. thanks

@EdgewoodGarden 8 ай бұрын

This video is phenomenal thank you CC/ATC!

@JS-mt1qx 7 ай бұрын

I love these videos - they're so helpful! I would love to know more about other cooking methods like poaching. Look forward to the next one!

@douglasernst9477 8 ай бұрын

Unbelievable. The science behind it all with the love of cooking are right up front for the mind to soak up. Her ability to taste the various ingredients in a bite are astounding. To top it off her humor and her presentation just make it comfortable to rewatch this over and over again until the knowledge she delivers is ingrained into your brain.

@4plus4equalsmoo 8 ай бұрын

heheh. soak

@billbouldin2969 8 ай бұрын

She is amazing - Techniquely!

@jeffaxel181 7 ай бұрын

Another great video! My only difference of opinion is I don't put oil in the marinade. It doesn't do anything for the marinating and can actually be a barrier between meat and the marinade, inhibiting the absorption of flavors. But it is important for cooking.. So just add it to the marinating bag at the end of the marinating period and mix it in so that it can do its job during the actual cooking process.

@allanboyer2769 8 ай бұрын

Excellent info, thank you Lan.

@StephenDeban 8 ай бұрын

Such a great teaching style Lan!

@smody121 8 ай бұрын

I used her marinating ideas on chicken and then used her cold searing method from the steak cooking video with a thermometer to get the perfect temp... amazing.

@elsafischer3247 8 ай бұрын

Lam Lam I love your tutorials,great education thank you

@bertt1055 8 ай бұрын

Goddess of cooking

@chipcleveland990 2 ай бұрын

I've only recently found this channel and I'm enjoying the variety in the playlist.

@rcmarcelo68 8 ай бұрын

Hola Lan, Thanks for sharing it!! I'm glad learning from your videos.

@napalmsanctuaryx4129 24 күн бұрын

Sun-dried tomato vinaigrette is a great marinade for chicken and fish. It's a little strong on the fruity_ sweet side of things, but not that strong. I worked at a restaurant that used it to marinade their grilled chicken sandwiches, and It's been my go-to ever since. That was almost 30 years ago.

@joedesando4440 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful information!

@chriscatapano1788 8 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video !! Very informative

@harmac521 2 ай бұрын

I love the scientific explanations ❤

@Sbannmarie 6 ай бұрын

Invite us over Lam! All Looks divine.

@b.garland1826 8 ай бұрын

Wow. Love this!

@windlessoriginals1150 8 ай бұрын

Big fan of Lan!

@JK-pp2xl 8 ай бұрын

My favorite Chef.

@redvli8746 8 ай бұрын

We love you Lan!

@protoss265 8 ай бұрын

Thanks definitely will try to make some more marinades

@ewtam24 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@pmbrig 8 ай бұрын

I'd love to hear you talk about using mayonnaise as a base ingredient for marinades, with your pick of acid and spices. The oil and salt is built-in. if you dilute it a bit with wine or even vodka or another spirit it will be liquid enough to soak the meat nicely. I've found it worth experimenting with. I usually don't pat it dry before grilling, since the mix adheres to the surface and seems to allow good searing.

@wilkbor 8 ай бұрын

Wow. This looks fantastic. I know what I want tonight.

@k00ey 8 ай бұрын

Love her videos!

@SM-gv9nf 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing a general video i can use this to boost the things i make

@NC-qc7wd 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Lan! As always, an incredible video about marinating meat was clear and articulate. I have always had difficulty using sugar as flavoring. In fact, for many years I have thought that sugar is a major problem in the United States, which we refer to as "Fat America". By substituting sugar with other ingredients such as honey or maple syrup, we can effectively reduce the amount of sugar used in recipes. Having lived in Europe for the last 25 years, I have come to realize that cakes and desserts do not require as much sugar as they used to. My cakes and desserts are even better when I reduce the amount of sugar used in the recipe by 50g. Once again, thank you for this informative video!

@msscamp100 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. I like to marinate, but had no idea how to make a marinade. I'm a little more willing to play with them now. Thank you! 🙂

@doctor78212 8 ай бұрын

I like the way Lan, and Dan, both explain the why.

@imager8763 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidnorris8852 8 ай бұрын

Love you girl! My food tastes better because of you!!! 💖💖💖

@conniegreco8409 5 ай бұрын

You are my favorite, thank you. ❤

@timmacpherson788 8 ай бұрын

love this girl

@Comma_jamaal 6 ай бұрын

I love her. She should do a tour

@VathSophanin 8 ай бұрын

Good cooking. And look delicious 😋

@jeanne-marie8196 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, LAN. It’s nice to know that Dan is not just a comedian and science lover, but a cook too! I’ve always seen that you are a cook extraordinaire as well as a generous, kind, person. BTW; your science skills are good too….accordion efficienado? Sorry, not so much!

@arth.4196 8 ай бұрын

Lan awesome 👌 truly awesome 😊

@chefdimo 5 ай бұрын

Great and informative emails! REgarding the marinade, use of yogurt is marinading red meat, fillet chunks, seem to work best over 24 hours. Common in Persian cooking and bbq's.

@SharpAssKnittingNeedles 8 ай бұрын

Love seeing Lan calling out Dan! These two people along with the pangs are all propping up this property! Love you Lan and thanks for the awesome info as always!

@sandrah7512 8 ай бұрын

ATK is more than its KZfaq channel and while you do see ATK “test cooks” presenting their own recipes, quite often they are presenting those of their colleagues who are not typically in front of the camera. This is also true of the Pangs who I understand will be presenting some family recipes in future episodes, but mostly to date have been cooking existing ATK recipes, some 20+ years old. ATK is primarily an online/print magazine and cookbook publishing company, so the vast majority of that “propping up “ is done through their subscribers and cookbook sales.