Lacor Kitchen/Food Syringe

A food syringe works in much the same way that a doctor’s syringe does, except it is used to inject flavor instead of medicine. Using a food syringe is a convenient way to make sure that salt and spices get all the way through the meat being cooked. It can also be used to inject different ingredients into other kinds of foods.

One of the most common uses of a food syringe is to put marinade deep into meats. This technique can be used on poultry, roasts, steaks, or any other cut where it is desirable to have flavor that goes all the way down into the food. Not only does this make sure that even the inside of the finished food has its share of the seasonings, it also typically helps to keep the meat tender and juicy.

There are many marinade recipes as well as commercial products that are suitable for use with a food syringe. If they can be drawn in through the needle, the liquids will inject with no problems.

In addition to placing various kinds of marinades and spices deep into meats, a food syringe can be used to add special flavoring to other foods, such as fruits or desserts. It allows the addition of liquors or other liquids to fruits and is especially good for citrus fruits and melons. Such flavorings can also be added to cakes and other baked goods.