Marinade Amount Rechner — Formel

How Marinade Amounts Are Calculated

Formula

Total Marinade = Meat Weight (lbs) x Coverage Factor

The standard ratio is about 1/2 cup of marinade per pound of meat.

Classic Marinade Ratio

  • 50% oil: Carries flavor, helps browning
  • 25% acid: Tenderizes surface, adds tang (vinegar, citrus juice, wine)
  • 25% seasoning: Garlic, herbs, spices, soy sauce, etc.

    • Marinating Times

  • Fish/seafood: 15-30 minutes
  • Chicken/pork: 2-12 hours
  • Beef/lamb: 4-24 hours
  • Vegetables: 30 min-2 hours

    • Lösungsbeispiel

    Marinade for 2 lbs of chicken thighs, standard coverage.

    1. Total marinade = 2 x 0.5 = 1 cup.
    2. Acid (vinegar/citrus) = 1 x 0.25 = 0.25 cups (4 tbsp).
    3. Oil = 1 x 0.50 = 0.50 cups (8 tbsp).
    4. Seasoning = 1 x 0.25 = 0.25 cups (4 tbsp).