Lamb Marinades are seasoned liquid mixtures that add flavor and, in some cases, help tenderize lamb. A tenderizing marinade must contain an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice, yogurt, wine or vinegar.What to Marinate: Less tender cuts of lamb should be marinated to enhance tenderness. Tender cuts of lamb can be marinated for flavor.
How to Marinate Lamb:
- Marinate in the refrigerator, NEVER at room temperature.
- Marinate in a food-safe plastic bag or glass utility dish.
- Turn meat occasionally during marinating so that all sides are equally exposed to marinade.
- Allow 1/4 to 1/2 cup marinade for each 1 to 2 pounds of lamb.
- For Flavor only, marinate for 15 min. to 2 hrs.
- For Tenderizing, marinate 4 - 6 hours.
- Marinating longer than 24 hours can result in a mushy surface texture.
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