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  • Question
    Can I freeze the steak in marinade?
    Adrian Sabanal
    Community Answer
    You could, but it would have a different result. Once the meat has been thawed, it may taste a little bit bland due to the extraction of moisture plus the ice crystals that have been present during the freezing stage.
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    How long can steak stay in the fridge safely?
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    It can stay for three days uncooked, covered of course or wrapped in aluminum foil. It can stay there for three days after you cook it as well, and must stay refrigerated.
  • Question
    What can I do if the marinade on the steak dries up?
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    If the marinate dries up while it's covered in the fridge, then that means the steak soaked it up. That is a good thing because it means all the flavor from the marinade is in the steak.
  • Question
    Do you bring the steak to room temp before cooking?
    Adrian Sabanal
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    Technically not, it is advised to slowly thaw the meat at a chilled temperature (-2 to 4C) so that the moisture and juiciness of the meat will not extract.
  • Question
    Do you remove the marinade before you cook the meat?
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    Remove steak from your marinade container, place on tinfoil or paper towel, and pat your steak lightly with a paper towel, leaving very little marinade on the steak.
  • Question
    How long can a chuck steak be frozen?
    Adrian Sabanal
    Community Answer
    As long as it does not undergo temperature abuse, it will last up to two months in a freezer.
  • Question
    Should I cover the pan when cooking steak?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how well-done you like your steak. If you like it tender and juicy (medium rare/pink in the middle), do NOT cover with a lid. Cook on medium high for 3 minutes per side.
  • Question
    Can I marinate any cut of meat overnight without refrigerating it?
    Community Answer
    No, you cannot. Meat must be refrigerated overnight.
  • Question
    Which is more tender? The inside round steak or outside round steak?
    Adrian Sabanal
    Community Answer
    Inside round steak is more tender than outside round steak mainly because outside round steak has more fibrous muscle and less amount of marbling.
  • Question
    What kind of pan should I use for a steak that's marinated?
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    A large, heavy skillet is the best option. Cast iron is ideal, but any non-reactive skillet that heats evenly is good.
  • Question
    Can I keep my marinated steak for more that 24 hours?
    Community Answer
    No. The acidity of the marinade will enzymatically cook the steak and, thereby, ruin it for your application.
  • Question
    Can I reuse marinade sauce that I already used?
    Community Answer
    No, it becomes contaminated with bacteria from the meat.
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