Get Better Tasting Meat: 5 Keys to Marinating | Techniquely with Lan Lam

Published 2023-09-28
Cook’s Illustrated's Senior Editor Lan Lam shows you how to build a marinade properly.

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All Comments (21)
  • Lan has a unique ability to teach not only how but why to do something and she does it without being dry and scholarly. That is a rare gift.
  • @jackbennett4575
    Lan is fantastic. Her humility and integrity with a sprinkling of mischievous angelic charm = joyous education, every time!
  • @puffinjuice
    Lan Lam needs her own channel. She is the best!
  • @mayurpatel2901
    I would also love to know more about yogurt as a marinade base. From Indian cooking I have started adding yogurt to almost all my marinades. Really adds both flavor and tenderness. But impedes browning. Would love to hear her feedback on that.
  • @Mike-fv8cu
    Lan, I'm so glad you touched on the ability to safely repurpose a marinade. Many cooking articles indicate it isn't safe but basic food science is basic food science
  • @cydkriletich6538
    Thank you, Lan. I never knew this about marinades, and it explains why a lot of mine have often failed to do what I had hoped they would. I always enjoy your calm and graceful presence on camera.
  • @P2Z_ColdBeans
    Lan is the beeeeest. Definitely need a Lan's Test Kitchen. 😝 Even when I already know something I will click and watch through just because I enjoy how well she explains things.
  • @tomfeldkamp4554
    Great knowledge + excellent personality + passion for the subject matter + mastery of jargon-less descriptions for the benefit of home cooks + humor = Lan!!!! Thanks!
  • @ChIGuY-town22_
    Lan is amazing and so graceful playing the accordion. 😅
  • @ShadyNetworker
    Lan is not only gorgeous, she's also awesome at explaining the essence of the subject!
  • @bootman26
    Lan reinforces much of what I've gotten from recipes and TV. She has a great personlity and superior skills.
  • @stevenn889
    I never knew before that I should pat dry my marinated chicken before pan searing it & it makes such a huge difference!! Thank you so much Lan!
  • @Ashlar5126
    This may be the best, most informative, most delightful, most educational video I have ever watched on YouTube.
  • @josephgitter
    Lan is so great! she breaks down steps so easily and why things work and what the important bits are.
  • That recipe for mojo-marinated skirt steak is my most-cooked ATK recipe of all time! I make it at least once a month as a protein accompaniment to a big salad.
  • @clarkgaylord
    Yes! I want a detailed episode on ALL of those! 😂 I've really enjoyed the "adovada" episode, and have brought that into repertoire. It would be great to hear Lan's take on this from a Filipino perspective. The other Asian marinades would also be great
  • Her way of teaching is so well structured and yet so laid back way it just comes into my old head easily😃 not only so elegant but her intelligence and style and her lovely voice just so appetising ❤❤👍👍👍👍