Marinator — it is compact, lightweight and easy to use. It takes up little space in the kitchen. All the advantages of a kitchen appliance will be appreciated by lovers of recreation in the country or a suburban plot of land.
Its working principle is based on vacuum processing.
- Prepared products are placed in a special flask and marinade or spices are added to taste.
- Due to the fact that the flask rotates, the products are marinated evenly.
The flask can be used to store food in the refrigerator.
What is vacuum
This is a space in which there is no air, so it stretches the fibers of the food and allows the marinade to penetrate them.
It's no secret that pickled foods are not always healthy because of the acetic acid content. It spoils tooth enamel, negatively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and cardiovascular system.
For a healthy person, marinades are not an obstacle, but for people suffering from diseases of the stomach, urinary-reproductive system and high blood pressure, it is better to refrain from eating such products. They exacerbate health conditions. Marinades increase appetite. If a slim figure is for you — this is problem number 1, then it is worth giving them up.
In terms of taste and properties, products prepared with the help of a marinator do not differ from those that have been marinated in the usual way for a long time.
Marinades bringzest "for food:
- they preserve trace elements in vegetables;
- neutralize alcohol intoxication;
- help to improve digestion.
Supermarkets have a large assortment of pickled tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms or peppers, but their cost is not the most acceptable. Therefore, cook yourself, because your — homemade is much tastier than the store.
To get closer to their appetizing goal, housewives spend a lot of time and effort in preparing the marinade. It is easy to find a compromise: prepare a delicious marinade and at the same time save your time and effort. This is really possible if you have a marinator. The main thing is to choose a good model.
How to choose the right marinator
Consider three parameters.
Body material
- Low-cost devices are made of plastic. But this is not the best option, since plastic is not durable.
- Reliable and durable devices made of stainless steel.
- Tempered glass marinators are popular among housewives. When choosing such a model, make sure that the glass is tempered, and not a fake. Exposure to normal high temperature glass is dangerous and may damage the instrument.
Container capacity
When buying a marinator, pay attention to the volume of its container. It ranges from 4 to 6 liters. Such devices are convenient for cooking poultry carcasses or pork knuckles. If you do not plan to marinate meat, then a bowl with a volume of up to 3 liters will be enough.
Additional functions of the device
The safety and ergonomics of the device are of paramount importance. Therefore, do not neglect the automatic shutdown functions, operation indicator, timer and compartments for storing the vacuum tube and cord.
If you need the marinator for frequent cooking of meat, then give your preference to models that are equipped with a special removable chop surface.
It is definitely worth evaluating such a parameter as the permissible maximum load of the device.
When using the marinator for the first time, thoroughly wash and wipe the device with a dry towel, put it on a flat surface, make sure that the valve gasket is well protected and connect the device to the mains. That's it, the marinator is ready to start working!
Happy shopping!
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