Anyone else use the FoodSaver marinator?

jeffinsgf

Just got it a few weeks ago. I've used it a couple times and think it is going to be a great Eggcessory. The first time I tried it, I used a favorite marinade that calls for 8 hours. I put it on the grill about 10 minutes after the FoodSaver finished its cycle (which takes about 10 minutes) and it was just as flavorful (if not more) than the last time I used this recipe.

Little Steven

jeff,

I use them all the time. Brilliant stuff. I have over marinated a few things, specially poultry.

Steve

Gator Bait

 
Steven, how can you over marinate something? I'm not feeling very bright right now, if you could enlighten me I would be grateful.

Gator

 

Little Steven

Gator Bait,

When you over marinate something you lose the flavour of the food. The fibres also break down and things get generally mushy. The food tastes like the mainade on pablum.

Steve

Gator Bait

 
Thanks Steven, I hope I never reached that stage on any of my cooks. That sounds nasty! I have a new FoodSaver and love it, one of these days will have to pick up the marinator.

Gator

 

Little Steven

Gator bait,

They are only 20 bucks in Canada. Absolutely worth having. I can get home from work, marinate a flank steak and still cook at a reasonable time. I don't plan well :laugh:

Steve

Kokeman

I will have to get a marinade bowl when my new foodsaver gets here. I had to ship mine back to sunbeam after it broke the third time i used it. I called to get the part and they don't sell the parts so they said they will replace the whole unit.