Marinades: Quick & Easy Ideas

BURGERS, CHICKEN & FISH

Add pizzazz to burgers with LAWRY’S® Marinades. Just brush burger patties frequently with your favorite marinade, until cooked through How about a "jazzy" burger featuring Louisiana Red Pepper Marinade with Lemon Juice? Or try a touch of Teriyaki Marinade with Pineapple Juice for a little island flair. Grill sliced onion and/or pineapple rings, brushing with additional Marinade, then layer onto burgers Mix any Marinade into mayonnaise to create a seasoned spread for burger buns. Or brush Marinade directly onto buns, and then grill lightly before assembling burger Spice up grilled fish or chicken with an easy salsa: Combine two tablespoons Teriyaki or Hawaiian Marinade with pineapple, onion, cilantro, red bell pepper and jalapenos and let stand. Serve atop an entrée or on the side

KABOBS & VEGGIES

Grill skewers of shrimp, pineapple, orange and green onion. Brush kabobs with any of the following LAWRY’S® Marinades: Citrus Grill, Lemon Pepper, Herb & Garlic or Hawaiian   Grill kabobs of pork, red onion sections and orange chunks. Brush with Mesquite Marinade Skewer fruit such as pineapple, oranges, papayas, peaches, plums and apricots. Brush with Sesame Ginger Marinade and grill Grill fresh fruit skewers of banana, papaya, kiwi and pineapple chunks soaked in Caribbean Jerk Marinade. Add chicken or shrimp to the skewers to make a great entrée! Fill foil packages with assorted vegetables. Pour your favorite LAWRY’S® Marinade over the veggies, seal package and grill until tender Buy prepared deli salads or prepackaged coleslaw, then "flavor up" with a Marinade. LAWRY’S® Dijon and Honey Marinade with Lemon Juice works great with potato salad; add a little Herb & Garlic Marinade for a zesty slaw Stir-fry asparagus, red bell peppers and chicken with Teriyaki Marinade; serve over rice

TECHNICAL TIPS

Always marinate meat, fish and poultry in the refrigerator Marinate in resealable plastic bags for easy cleanup. When ready to cook, remove the meat; discard bag and used marinade Beef, poultry and pork can marinate from 30 minutes to 12 hours (or overnight). More delicate foods such as fish require a shorter marinating time—usually 30 to 60 minutes For make-ahead convenience, freeze your meats along with your favorite LAWRY’S® Marinade in a sealable freezer bag. Date and label bag, then place in freezer. Later, just thaw and grill—your meat will already be marinated. Completely defrost meat in the refrigerator before grilling. Otherwise, the outside of the meat will char while the inside remains cold Frequently baste food with fresh marinade to seal in flavor and prevent drying out. Avoid nylon basting brushes—they can melt in the grill's high heat To prevent charring, do not baste chicken during last 5 minutes of cooking Never place cooked meat or poultry on the same dish that held raw food. Always use a clean plate!