mar·i·nade
ˌmer-ə-ˈnād 
ˌma-rə-
: a savory usually acidic sauce in which meat, fish, or a vegetable is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it
Examples of marinade in a Sentence
Noun
a variety of spicy marinades
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Rub the ribs down with the dry spice marinade the night before.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
It is prepared in small batches with a marinade of morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple and lime, according to the company.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2024
The dish is made with chicken in a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote with a splash of pineapple, and finished with lime and cilantro.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
Remove the chicken and onion from the marinade, and place on the pan, spreading everything evenly across it.
—Sam Sifton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
These two Heraclea varieties (available in a convenient bundle) ought to cover all your EVOO bases: The light and peppery Early blend is best for dipping and garnishing, while Mature, a milder and pleasantly unctuous oil, is great for marinades, baking, and cooking.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Most stem from the marinade on which Nina’s menu was also built: an infusion of lime juice, onions, garlic, oregano and other spices.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
It's also used in marinades, dressings, and as a tabletop condiment, dip, braising liquid or salt substitute.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Marinate Wisely Even though brushing a marinade onto the meat won't reduce all cancer risks, marinading it for 30 minutes before grilling may still reduce some risk of carcinogens from forming, according to Karimi.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
Studies show that using an acidic rub or marinade shortens grilling time and reduces carcinogens.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2023
Add meat and marinade to a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, and brown on all sides.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 Jan. 2022
Cover and set aside at room temperature to marinade for one hour, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
—Wendy Hu, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2021
Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and pour the Char Siu marinade over the chicken.
—Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to marinade.
—Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2021
Cut the chicken into 3/8- to 3/4-inch cubes and add it to marinade.
—Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2020
Noun
It can be used as a marinade for pork, beef, or seafood, or passed tableside as a condiment.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Rub the ribs down with the dry spice marinade the night before.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
It is prepared in small batches with a marinade of morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple and lime, according to the company.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2024
The dish is made with chicken in a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote with a splash of pineapple, and finished with lime and cilantro.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
Remove the chicken and onion from the marinade, and place on the pan, spreading everything evenly across it.
—Sam Sifton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
These two Heraclea varieties (available in a convenient bundle) ought to cover all your EVOO bases: The light and peppery Early blend is best for dipping and garnishing, while Mature, a milder and pleasantly unctuous oil, is great for marinades, baking, and cooking.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Most stem from the marinade on which Nina’s menu was also built: an infusion of lime juice, onions, garlic, oregano and other spices.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
It's also used in marinades, dressings, and as a tabletop condiment, dip, braising liquid or salt substitute.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Verb
More than just as a sauce for pasta, use it to marinade chicken or seafood, spread on sandwiches or pizza dough, swirl into soups or toss with vegetables for an extra punch of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Marinate Wisely Even though brushing a marinade onto the meat won't reduce all cancer risks, marinading it for 30 minutes before grilling may still reduce some risk of carcinogens from forming, according to Karimi.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
Studies show that using an acidic rub or marinade shortens grilling time and reduces carcinogens.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2023
Add meat and marinade to a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, and brown on all sides.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 Jan. 2022
Cover and set aside at room temperature to marinade for one hour, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
—Wendy Hu, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2021
Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and pour the Char Siu marinade over the chicken.
—Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to marinade.
—Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2021
Cut the chicken into 3/8- to 3/4-inch cubes and add it to marinade.
—Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2020
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mar·i·nade
ˌmar-ə-ˈnād
: a sauce in which meat or fish is soaked to enrich its flavor
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