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<h1>Safe Food Marinating</h1>
<p>This playbook outlines the proper steps and precautions for marinating foods to ensure safety, particularly in preventing cross-contamination and following recommended time limits.</p>

<h3>Step 1: Marinate Preparation</h3>
<p>Gather all ingredients, tools, and containers needed for marinating. Ensure all utensils and containers are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination.</p>

<h3>Step 2: Marinate Storage</h3>
<p>Always marinate food in the refrigerator, never on the counter or outdoors. Keeping food cold inhibits bacterial growth.</p>

<h3>Step 3: Time Management</h3>
<p>Marinate meats for the appropriate time: generally 2 hours for small cuts and up to 24 hours for larger pieces. Do not exceed recommended marination times, especially for fish and seafood.</p>

<h3>Step 4: Cross-Contamination</h3>
<p>Use separate containers for raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce, set aside a portion before adding the raw meat.</p>

<h3>Step 5: Safe Disposal</h3>
<p>Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat, as it may harbor harmful bacteria. Do not reuse marinade.</p>

<h2>General Notes</h2>

<h3>Allergy Awareness</h3>
<p>Be aware of any allergens that might be in your marinade ingredients to ensure the safety of those consuming the marinated foods.</p>

<h3>Marinade Acidicity</h3>
<p>Acidic marinades (such as those containing vinegar or citrus juice) can toughen the proteins in seafood if marinated for too long. Always adhere to recommended marination times.</p>