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Where should raw meat sit while it marinates?

In the refrigerator.

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  1. On the kitchen counter
  2. Beside the warm grill
  3. In the refrigerator ✔

Why: Keep marinating meat in the fridge. Bacteria can multiply quickly at room temperature.

Huh, didn't know that: Used marinade needs a rapid boil before it becomes a sauce.

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References

Answer: In the refrigerator. Keep marinating meat in the fridge. Bacteria can multiply quickly at room temperature.

  1. FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers, Cold Facts about Food Safety www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/refrigerator-thermometers-cold-facts-about-food-safety
    Always keep food in the refrigerator while it’s marinating.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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