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Definition: A marinade is a liquid solution that you soak foods, particularly meats in before cooking. A marinade adds flavor to foods and makes them more tender by beginning the breakdown process of cooking. The seasonings you add to a marinade are carried into the food by use of an acidic ingredient in the marinade like vinegar or fruit juices. It is important to have this acidic base not only to do these things but because it protects the food from the formation of harmful substances of the surface while cooking.
Marinades vary from recipe to recipe but they generally contain three basic components - oils, acids, and seasonings: Any marinade that contains acid, alcohol, or salt should not be used for very long, because it will chemically cook or denature the food in it. Marinate food in these marinades for less than 4 hours. Marinades that contain citrus juices, especially lemon or lime juice, should be used for only 2 hours or less. Be careful when using acidic marinades. Foods left too long in these blends can change color and texture.