I use them all the time.

I didn’t even know that marinade bags existed before I saw these.

Turns out, the answer is no.

Stand-alone Dollar Tree sign surrounded buy palm trees

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Marinade bags are designed to solve a specific problem, and they do it very well!

It’s been an exercise in frustration, wasted plastic, and unnecessary dishes.

The surprisingly robust construction and reliable double-zipper seal of Dollar Tree’s marinade bags have solved this problem entirely.

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I’ve since used them with a range of recipes, and they’ve maintained their integrity every time.

The bags come in two practical sizes.

The best thing about them is the expandable bottom, which keeps the bag upright as you fill it.

For busy weeks, Ill prep several proteins at once, each in its own bag with different seasonings.

The bags stack neatly without taking up much space.

They would also be great for a quick (wet or dry) brine or an old-school shake-and-bake recipe.

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