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The 4 Cuts Of Steak You Should Always Marinate Before Grilling By Maria Scinto Oct. 13, 2025 11:18 am EST

To marinate or not to marinate? This is the question, if beef is the subject. A good marinade, which may contain some form of acid, fat, and salt along with the possible addition of aromatics and sweeteners, serves several different functions including tenderizing the steak, adding flavor, and facilitating the browning process. That being said, it may not always be necessary to marinate your meat before grilling it. Which cuts of steak should be marinated? The Takeout spoke with restaurateur K.C. Gulbro, who co-owns the Geneva, Illinois steakhouse FoxFire and event venue Copper Fox, and is also a brand ambassador for Certified Angus Beef, and he

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