Is it safe to throw frozen meat in marinade?
What if I don't wait for it to defrost. Does it affect taste in a bad way? Or is it unhealthy? How does it compare to thawed meat?
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Yes, it is perfectly safe (as long as you continue to thaw the meat in a safe manner, as in the refrigerator).
The marinade will not begin to have much effect until at least the outer layers of the meat are thawed, but it will not otherwise have any side effect. It may get slightly better penetration due to the changes in the texture of the meat from ice crystals, but the effect should be negligible at best.
In fact, you can freeze the meat in its marinade if you so choose, and know what you are going to use it for when you thaw. It will get the benefit of marination time until the outer layers are frozen, and then again during the thawing.
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Yes, it is perfectly safe (as long as you continue to thaw the meat in a safe manner, as in the refrigerator). The marinade will not begin to have much effect until at least the outer layers of the meat are thawed, but it will not otherwise have any side effect.Can you marinate frozen meat as it thaws?
Yes, it's completely safe to marinate frozen meat. Allow the frozen meat to thaw in the refrigerator. Once the outer layer is entirely thawed, you can place the meat in the marinade. As the meat continues to thaw, the marinade is absorbed better as the flavors penetrate the meat more when it is soft.Can you marinade frozen?
Yes, frozen chicken can be marinated directly from the freezer. Note that the marinated chicken will need to thaw completely before cooking.Can you marinate and defrost at the same time?
You can add a marinade to partially defrosted chicken, but keep in mind that the flavors in the marinade won't penetrate the chicken until it defrosts. Even then, a marinade only penetrates the top 1/4 inch of the poultry.Are Previously FROZEN Steaks as GOOD as FRESH Steaks?
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