About the marinade timer
Marinate proteins for optimal flavor without overdoing it. Fish and seafood need only 15-30 minutes (acid will start cooking them). Chicken benefits from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Beef can handle 2-4 hours. Never marinate at room temperature - always refrigerate. Acidic marinades can make meat mushy if left too long.
Recommended times
| Fish/Seafood | 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Chicken | 1 hour |
| Beef | 2 hours |
| Tofu | 45 minutes |
How to use the marinade timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the marinade timer have?
Fish/Seafood (30 minutes), Chicken (1 hour), Beef (2 hours), Tofu (45 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.