Marinade (bait) with Raw Vegetables

 Ingredients: For 1 kg of meat or 1 chicken, we need: - sliced vegetables (rounds) or grated: 1 carrot, 1 parsley root, celeriac (about the weight of the carrot), 1/2 leek (the white part), 1 onion, and those who wish can add 1 horseradish or 2 cloves of garlic. - 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil (sunflower) - the fat prevents the meat from spoiling - 2-3 bay leaves - 5-10 allspice berries - 1 tablespoon of sugar

To achieve a juicy and flavorful steak, an essential aspect is the proper marination of the meat. We start by preparing a delicious marinade that will transform any piece of meat into a true culinary feast.

The first step is to choose the ingredients for the marinade: olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, herbs such as rosemary, thyme or oregano, and spices like salt, pepper, paprika or cumin. These are mixed in a large bowl, ensuring that all components are well integrated. The dense texture of the oil and the acidity of the lemon juice combine perfectly, creating an ideal base for the marinade.

Once we have obtained a homogeneous mixture, it is time to prepare the meat. Whether it is a beef steak, pork chops or chicken, we must ensure that it is well cleaned and evenly cut. This will help with even marination. Using a brush or simply with our hands, we apply the marinade over the meat, insisting on all surfaces so that the flavors penetrate deeply.

After the meat is well coated, we place it in an airtight container or in a plastic bag that seals well to avoid contact with air. It is important that marination is done at a constant temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, the ideal temperature in the refrigerator, where the meat will have time to absorb all the flavors for a period of 1-2 days. These 48 hours are essential, as the aromatic substances in the marinade, along with the natural enzymes from the vegetables, contribute to tenderizing the meat and enriching its flavor.

After the marination is complete, the vegetables used in the preparation can be easily utilized. They can be added in the last moments of cooking, either on the grill or in a pan, where they will soften and add an additional note of flavor to the final dish. This method of cooking is particularly popular for grilled steaks, including steaks, beefsteaks or skewers, offering not only a perfect taste but also a perfect texture, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Therefore, preparing meat through marination is a technique that should not be missing from the arsenal of any passionate cook.

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