Daily Kitchen Note
Instead of settling for tough, bland meat, use a simple marinade to improve budget cuts. The acidic mixture helps break down proteins, allowing moisture and flavor to penetrate deeply.
How to Marinate budget cuts
- Combine an acidic ingredient like vinegar or citrus juice with oil and your choice of herbs and spices in a glass or plastic container.
- Add your budget cut of meat, ensuring it is fully coated, and cover the container tightly.
- Refrigerate the meat for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to allow the marinade to penetrate evenly.
Why it works
Marinades contain acids that denature the proteins in meat, creating small pockets where flavor and moisture can enter. This process softens tough muscle fibers, making budget cuts more tender and flavorful when cooked.
