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Expert: Steve Hanagan - 1/14/2008


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when marinating a steak for grilling should the steak be scored before marinating?

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It can be, but I don't like to do that personally.  It allows the marinade to heavily penetrate the scored portion, which may add too much flavor depending on the marinade being used.

A better method to increase penetration throughout the steak would be using one of the vacuum sealers, if you have one available.  They have containers to hold the meat in a vacuum, which increases the penetration and speed while marinating.

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Steve Hanagan

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My emphasis is on selecting the highest quality ingredients and preparing them to perfection. Meat specialties include beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and lamb.

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I am a self-taught chef who continues to upgrade my skills in all aspects of food preparation. Though I have never worked professionally, I have 20 years of extensive experience in serving crowds from 6 to 125.

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