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12/29/2009 2:46:04 PM EDT
I was just curious what would happen to meat if it were soaked in alcohol.



I haven't tried it or heard of it being done before so I thought I'd ask about it here.



I have considered letting some pork chops soak in vodka for a few days just to see what happens.
12/29/2009 2:46:45 PM EDT
[#1]
It tingles.
12/29/2009 2:47:34 PM EDT
[#2]
it starts to fall apart..

I put 2 shots of jack in my chili when i cook it..
12/29/2009 2:49:56 PM EDT
[#3]
Folks use beer all the time.



People use Jack Daniels and bourbon.



People use wine all the time.



It soaks into the meat.  Soaking anything in Vodka, unless you are a raging alchy, seems pointless and tasteless though.  



But I think Tiramisu tastes like ass compared to a great carrot cake so what do I know.  
12/29/2009 2:50:43 PM EDT
[#4]
I use beer in my chili to break down the cheap ass beef I put in it.
12/29/2009 2:52:45 PM EDT
[#5]



Quoted:


Folks use beer all the time.



People use Jack Daniels and bourbon.



People use wine all the time.



It soaks into the meat.  Soaking anything in Vodka, unless you are a raging alchy, seems pointless and tasteless though.  



But I think Tiramisu tastes like ass compared to a great carrot cake so what do I know.  


Just an experiment. I wasn't really thinking about the flavor as much as possible

short term preservation as with soaking in a salt, acid or sugar based brine.



 
12/29/2009 3:00:29 PM EDT
[#6]
I usually soak it in cider....
12/29/2009 3:02:23 PM EDT
[#7]
tenderizes
12/29/2009 3:03:24 PM EDT
[#8]
Sounds painful.
12/29/2009 3:04:32 PM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:


tenderizes


That would make sense as it would denature some of the proteins.



 
12/29/2009 3:06:17 PM EDT
[#10]
most meats will absorb anything you marinade them in,  the trait of protein yes?
12/29/2009 3:06:59 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
It tingles.






12/29/2009 3:10:22 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:

Quoted:
tenderizes

That would make sense as it would denature some of the proteins.
 


My BIL swears by it. He soaks beef roasts in what ever hard alcohol he has on hand. They always turn out good. I think he uses beer for pork.
12/29/2009 3:28:18 PM EDT
[#13]
I soak mine in pie.
12/29/2009 3:34:18 PM EDT
[#14]
A stout such as Guinness for beef in my favorite.

I have a buddy that uses bourbon on brisket. .