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Marinade Ratio Calculator
1/2 cup marinade per pound is the floor. Classic ratio is 3 parts oil to 1 part acid plus aromatics.
Total marinade (cups)
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- Aromatics/seasoning
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FAQ
How long to marinate? +
30 min to 4 hours for chicken; up to 24 for beef. Citrus marinades over 2 hours start cooking the protein.
Reuse marinade? +
Only if you boil it for 5+ min first. Raw meat exposure means food-safety risk otherwise.