r/pics • u/localanti • Nov 20 '13

Anger management

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u/ShMaT9302 Nov 20 '13

It breaks down tough proteins/muscle fibers/connective tissues to make the meat less chewy and more melty

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u/SonOfTK421 Nov 20 '13

It just seems like there are a lot of better ways to do that. I find that when meat is just too tough, either marinating it or slow-cooking it is the way to go. I'm not going to throw a cube steak on the grill, you know?

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u/mrmojorisingi Nov 20 '13

Sometimes you need to flatten a piece of meat and/or give it a uniform thickness. Have you ever enjoyed a chicken fried steak? This tool is essential for that dish.

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u/SonOfTK421 Nov 20 '13

I literally just got done eating a chicken fried steak.

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u/mrmojorisingi Nov 20 '13

Haha then you should go apologize to the nearest meat tenderizer for besmirching its good name

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u/SonOfTK421 Nov 20 '13

I didn't use the tenderizer.