Why Your Marinade Doesn't WorkWhat actually happens when you soak meat overnight
From the show
Kitchen Wellness SecretsMost marinades fail to penetrate beyond the surface because aromatic molecules are too large to enter dense muscle fibers. While salt can travel deep to improve texture, ingredients like garlic and herbs get blocked by the protein network. Understanding this chemistry helps you treat marinades as effective glazes rather than failed tenderizers.
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