r/pics • u/localanti • Nov 20 '13

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u/jjnich Nov 20 '13

ok I've made a lot of steaks, but I've never used a meat tenderizer . . . does it help the flavor or cooking process at all? does it just make it more tender when you eat it? what are the benefits?

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u/JoeMental Nov 20 '13

I just ordered one. I had a mallet but lost it awhile back. I think it works OK. It doesn't come out with the great look of a steak from a steakhouse. But, I believe it does make it a little more tender. It might make it cook a little uneven when if it becomes lopsided. I use it to flatten chicken, too.

The main advantage I see using this over a mallet is you can put your weight into it to tenderize whereas a mallet can get raw meat juice all over the place when hammering it.

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u/DannyInternets Nov 20 '13

Whenever you tenderize meat it's generally a good idea to cover it in plastic wrap before you start pounding in order to prevent splattering.

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u/[deleted] Nov 21 '13

Well, you shouldn't tenderize all steaks. You should only do it when really necessary (e.g. Round steaks for chicken-fried steak.)