Vacu Vin Vacuum Instant Marinater
by Vacu Vin Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Vacu Vin Inc.Brand: Vacu Vin
Product features:
- Perfect for fast marinating and storing meats and vegetables
- Operates manually; 40-ounce capacity
- Dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe
- Made in Holland
- 1-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Vacu Vin Vacuum Instant Marinater
Customer Review: 5 minutes? yeah, right...
Summary: 2 Stars
A couple weeks ago, my boyfriend and I found ourselves in exactly the advertised situation for this product (albeit without the guests) -- hadn't planned ahead for dinner and didn't have more than 15 minutes to marinate. Perfect opportunity to give our new insta-marinater a shot. right? We even gave it 20-30 minutes for good measure, but we were still disappointed. The marinade didn't penetrate more than the very outer layer of the chicken (a bone-in breast), maybe the first 1/16". My boyfriend cooks a lot and so do I. We're quite familiar with the taste and characteristics of well-marinated meat. We both agree that the 15 minute marinade thing seems like a lot of hype.
Some other reviewers have mentioned 2-3 hour time periods for marinating in this device, I would believe that this might be effective, but 2-3 hours is a long time for a product that claims to completely do away with having to plan ahead.
Another issue was with the size/shape of the container. Seems great for steaks or boneless breasts, but the bone-in breast, for example, took some creativity to get submerged in liquid. Seems like the container could have been a little deeper. Or if a deeper one is available, think about buying that one.
Description of Vacu Vin Vacuum Instant Marinater
You're having a few friends over for grilled steaks, you've got the salads made, the wine chilling and are just about to fire up the grill when suddenly you realize you never put the meat in to marinate. If you had the Vacu Vin Instant Marinater you'd be right on schedule, as opposed to hyperventilating. All it takes is five measly minutes for this incredible tool to open up the pores and fibers of the food, tenderizing and marinating simultaneously.The Instant Marinater quickly marinates meats or vegetables, letting you off the hook when you want a flavorful meal but didn't plan ahead. To marinate meat, simply place it with the marinade inside the dish, close the lid tightly, insert the pump, and pull the air out. The vacuum causes the pores of the meat to open, allowing it to quickly absorb the marinade. The Instant Marinater is also great for storing foods, as the vacuum helps keep meat fresh and vegetables crisp. It is freezer-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe. --Jane DePaolo
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