Marinade Ratios: Oil, Acid, and Salt in Balance
A marinade is a ratio, not a recipe to memorise. Once the balance is fixed, it scales to any amount of meat or vegetables.
What is the Marinade Ratio Calculator?
A good marinade balances oil, acid, and salt, and this calculator scales that balance to your meat weight. The base ratio is 60 ml oil, 30 ml acid, and 10 g salt per kilogram, with garlic and herbs to taste. Marinate in the fridge, never at room temperature.
How to use it
- Enter the weight to marinate in kilograms.
- Click Calculate Marinade.
- Mix oil, acid, salt, and extras, then refrigerate.
Worked example
1 kg of meat needs 60 ml oil, 30 ml acid, and 10 g salt.
How much marinade does 1 kg of meat need?
60 ml oil, 30 ml acid, and 10 g salt, plus garlic and herbs to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How long should meat marinate?
Most meats benefit from 30 minutes to a few hours. Very acidic marinades can toughen delicate fish in under an hour.
Can I reuse leftover marinade?
Only if you boil it thoroughly first, and never reuse marinade that touched raw meat without cooking it.