Choose your tenderizersalt, baking soda, citrus, or vinegar.
Adding things like baking soda and water creates a chemical reaction that guarantees ajuicy burgerand succulent chicken.
Use an acid-based food, like lemon or lime juice, over meat.
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Only keep this marinade on for two hours because too much time can make the meat too mushy.
you’re free to blend fruit to create a marinade.
Brining with a salt solution helps keep the meat from drying out when cooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
The three methods to tenderize meat are mechanical, thermal, and enzymatic.
Mechanical tenderization includes using sharp tools to break apart the meat’s connective tissues.
A meat mallet is a common and quick way to tenderize meat.
