# Meal-Marinating Appliances The Chef's Elite 15-Minute Meat and Vegetable Marinator Seals in Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-and-vegetable References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/kitchen/15-minute-meat-vegetable-vacuum-marinator.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B0115CGX4I/?tag=duiwath-20) Marinating ingredients for dinner often requires hours of waiting, so the Chef's Elite 15-Minute Meat and Vegetable Marinator looks to help cut down this period of time to a minimum. Capable of [tenderizing meat and marinating it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickmarinating-tofu), the appliance utilizes a [vacuum design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher) to seat in flavors while the tumbling design will continuously turn ingredients. This allows the tenderizing and marinating process to take a mere 15-30 minutes, depending on the cut of meat or requirements for the recipe. The Chef's Elite 15-Minute Meat and Vegetable Marinator can be utilized for a wide array of different dishes ranging from different [cuts of meat to various vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles-meaty-meat). It enables meals to be prepared on the fly rather than having to think about it hours (or sometimes a day or two) in advance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rapid Marination:** The trend of developing appliances that can marinate ingredients quickly, reducing wait time in meal preparation. - **Vacuum Sealing:** The trend of utilizing vacuum technology in appliances to seal in flavors and enhance the marinating process. - **Tumbling Design:** The trend of incorporating tumbling mechanisms in marinating appliances to ensure that ingredients are evenly coated and marinated. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can capitalize on this trend by developing more efficient marinating appliances that appeal to time-conscious consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from this trend by offering pre-marinated and ready-to-cook meal options to cater to busy consumers. - **Home Cooking:** The home cooking industry can explore this trend to create innovative products that make flavor enhancement and meal preparation more convenient and time-saving for home chefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delectable Marinade-Focused Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-minute-marinades.md) - [Reverse-Searing Recipe Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agari-cooker.md) - [Food Vacuum Sealers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-sealer-pro.md) - [Vacuum-Powered Food Processing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-food-processor.md) - [Effective Food Vacuum Sealers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodsaver-vs1210-space-saving-vacuum-sealer.md) - [Ultra-Fast Slicing Kitchen Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcut.md) - [Connected Meal Preparation Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-food-processor.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [Mini Sous-Vide Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-cooker-mini.md)