marinade

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It initially hit the right sweet, slightly piquant notes that al pastor meat should — but the flavor quickly dissipated because the marinade hadn’t soaked through the chicken chunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

A marinade of yogurt, underripe mango, ginger, garlic and turmeric lends sweet-sharp depth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

If time allows, an overnight rest yields the fullest flavor, but a brief marinade will also do the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Use as a marinade for vegetables or meat.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

I make my way through the crowd with another Styrofoam cup of the dreadful red marinade, trying not to feel left out.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood