marinade

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It initially hit the right sweet, slightly piquant notes that al pastor meat should — but the flavor quickly dissipated because the marinade hadn’t soaked through the chicken chunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Sukutli uses a Turkish-inspired yogurt marinade to flavor his bird.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

If time allows, an overnight rest yields the fullest flavor, but a brief marinade will also do the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Another favorite is the Whole Fish Cha Ca, where the wine’s dry citrus profile enhances the flavors in the marinade, bringing out the best in both the dish and the wine.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024

It is braised short ribs that have been stewed in a delicious marinade until the meat falls off the bones.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh