Use A Vacuum Sealer To Marinate Meat In Minutes!

Hunter Vanderpool • March 11, 2022
Marinate Meat Quickly

How to quickly and easily marinate meat using a chamber vacuum sealer

Using a Henkelman Chamber Vacuum Sealer with CombiVAC “red meat function,” you can rapidly marinate meat in minutes! This can be a great way to save on prep time and add value for your customers in any commercial kitchen setting!

Follow these steps to quickly and easily marinate meat in a chamber vacuum sealer:

  1. Place meat or protein in a food-safe vacuum seal bag.
  2. Add a marinade of your choice to the bag, ensure the seal area of the bag is kept dry.
  3. Place the vacuum seal bag in the chamber vacuum sealer, and simply press the pre-programmed “Red Meat” function on your CombiVAC control panel.
  4. Remove the now sealed vacuum bag and place it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook and serve!

How Does A Steak Rapidly Marinate?

When you activate the CombiVAC red-meat function pre-programmed on all of our Boxer models, this helps distribute liquids evenly throughout the meat by stretching and contracting the protein fibers for a deep and rapid infusion of flavors! It’s really that easy with a Henkelman Chamber Vacuum Sealer!

If you don’t have a Henkelman (think about your life choices for a moment), you can run multiple manual cycles. Jokes aside, we’d recommend running at least two full cycles.

When most people think about marinating meat, they think about soaking it in a bowl of sauce overnight. While this is certainly one way to do it, other methods can be just as effective – and much faster! One great way to marinate meat quickly is using a chamber vacuum sealer. This can be a huge time and money saver in a commercial kitchen environment — especially for Full-Service Restaurants, Hotels & Resorts, and Grocers who need to maximize labor without compromising service!If you don’t have a Henkelman (think about your life choices for a moment), you can run multiple manual cycles. Jokes aside, we’d recommend running at least two full cycles.

With your Henkelman CombiVAC chamber vacuum sealer by your side, all you’ll need is a vacuum seal bag, some marinade, and the meat of your choice.

Here’s a quick steak marinade recipe:

When it comes to marinating meat, there are endless possibilities when it comes to recipes. However, if you’re looking for a great place to start, why not try this easy steak marinade recipe?

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds skirt or flank steak, trimmed of excess fat

Instructions:

  1. In a large vacuum seal bag, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Add the steak to the vacuum seal bag.
  3. Massage the bag to ensure that the steak is coated in the marinade.
  4. Rapidly marinate the steak with the CombiVAC “red meat” function or manual cycles. Your steak is now fully marinated in minutes versus hours using traditional methods!
  5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Grill the steak for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through to temp.
  7. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

With a chamber vacuum sealer, you can quickly and easily marinate meat in any marinade you like. This steak marinade recipe is a great place to start, but feel free to get creative!

If you’re looking for a way to save time and money in your commercial kitchen, or if you want to ensure that the meat stays moist before cooking, marinating with a Chamber Vacuum Sealer is a great option! The benefits of using this method in any commercial kitchen include savings on labor and reducing food waste through prolonged shelf life. Additionally, if you’re a grocer, consider pre-marinated steak, chicken, or pork as a convenient choice for busy customers!

Give it a try for yourself and taste the difference!

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