How to Season Meats and Poultry

When preparing meats and poultry use a good seasoning this will not only enhance the flavors but also to tenderize the meats. Set aside time to marinate then cook and enjoy your meal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• salt or salt substitutes
• garlic
• pepper, black, red, white, multicolored or peppercorns
• spices such as sage, parsley, oregano, dill, and fennel seeds
• red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• extra virgin olive oil
• disposable gloves

1. All meat and poultry must be properly rinsed and dried. Trim if necessary fat from meat.

2. Making a dry rub for the meats will bring out the flavor it is an excellent choice for steaks and chicken. Dry rubs are a mixture of dried seasonings mixed with olive oil to form a paste. The paste is then rub on the meat and left to marinate. The ratio I use is one half teaspoon of your favorite spices (adjust the hot ones) to two tablespoons of oil. This cotes three to four pound chicken or four med beef steaks.

3. After your meat is rubbed and placed in a large baggie. Add onions cut in slices or rings add about one tablespoon of vinegar and marinate for at least one hour before cooking.

Tips & Warnings

• always use disposable gloves, its just sanitary and eliminates cross contamination.
• When cooking do not add onions right away, they are placed in the cooking pan later.

[dlcass]

on 6/29/2009 I love dry rubs on meats. Great article.

[delawaregeek]

on 6/25/2009 People don't realize seasoning meats and poultry is so important. You are absolutely right about it tenderizing the meat as well. Nice job!

[tachic]

on 6/24/2009 Good tips to season meat and poultry