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BBQ : Reuse of meat marinade in a "water/charcoal smoker" water pan.?
I have been taught that it is unsafe to reuse any raw marinade juices from meat and to toss it. What a waste! However, I have a Brinkmann "Smoke'n Grill" charcoal smoker. I have marinated ribs and chicken (separately of course) in Apple Cider, etc. overnight in the refrigerator. My question is; Is it safe to use the drained raw meat cider marinade into the water pan above the charcoal pan for added steaming flavours and is the marinade still safe to use after 5 to 7 slow low temp cooking hours for use as a sauce base etc.? (I would assume if the meat was cooked then so would the marinade) Comments please, I don't want to make anyone ill. Thanx....... SteveB
Not only is it OK, it is recommended. It will add extra flavor to your smoked meats when added to the water bowl. I have an electric Charbroiler smoker and do it all the time. The mixture will boil as the meat cooks, and anything potentially harmful will be neutralized by the heat. If you do re use the marinade, be sure to re heat it if you add other ingredients and to boil it for a few minutes to kill anything it might have picked up during cooking.
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