For You Grillers/BBQers/Smokers

RVTECH · Sep 22, 2020

I Tried a different marinade from McCormick on some chicken breasts over the weekend and I was impressed!

Really a good, 'deep' flavor - not just 'on the surface' - however I typically marinade any meat overnight - or longer.

I substituted lemon juice for the recommended cider vinegar and added about a 1/4 cup of beer to thin it a bit and it worked out well.

I smoked the breasts with apple pellets and I will be using it again!

DB is Here · Sep 22, 2020

Just getting into smoking, I'll have to give this a try when I get my training wheels off.

TorchRedTulsan · Sep 24, 2020

Can you brine then marinate or does the brine prohibit the meat from absorbing the marinade? Could you make a brine solution WITH the marinade? Off to Google I go

I've recently found the extra time/effort of brining to be absolutely with it (I have a chicken brining as we speak), so now I'm trying to expand my knowledge with it

RVTECH · Sep 24, 2020

Could you make a brine solution WITH the marinade?

Yes - the directions on the back outline the ingredients to make it a liquid marinade.

You can use these packets as a dry rub and I do both and lately have been on a liquid brine/marinade 'kick'!

Going to do a a 'Brown sugar bourbon' pork loin this weekend.

One can do a lot of experimenting but as a 'base' these McCormick marinade packets are a pretty good starting point.

I add/change things when mixing them up as well.

Ramjet12 · Sep 24, 2020

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bigbearbear · Sep 24, 2020

Nice...I'm looking into getting a Trager smoker and making my own Baby Back Ribs. Hmmm.......

RVTECH · Sep 24, 2020

Nice...I'm looking into getting a Trager smoker

I think they are a fine device but do your homework and make sure you want one.

Like I've mentioned before with a little experimentation & 'juggling' you can get Trager like results with a typical grill.

Most complaints I have heard about Traegers is breakdowns & mechanical problems.