FOOD NEWS
One Ingredient You Should Keep Far Away From Your Steak Marinade
BY Stephanie Maida
A good marinade could make all the difference between a bland and a flavorful steak. That's why "Top Chef" contestant CJ Jacobson advises against marinating your steak with beer.
While beer is a popular choice among cooks, Jacobson tells Tasting Table that it actually does little in terms of elevating meat's flavor. In fact, it makes a marinade less potent.
"Beer, for the most part, waters down a marinade," Jacobson said. Additionally, beer can impart its bitterness into the steak, ruining the taste of your finished product.