tenderization
Making meat softer
Tenderization is the process of making meat softer and easier to chew, typically by breaking down tough muscle fibers and connective tissue.
This can be accomplished mechanically through pounding or scoring, chemically through marinades containing acids or enzymes, or through slow cooking methods that dissolve collagen.
The chef recommended overnight tenderization in a papaya-based marinade.
Commercial meat processing often involves mechanical tenderization using blades or needles.
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
- kiwiFuzzy brown-skinned fruit
figs · ginger · protease · proteolysis · denaturation
Forceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- needlingPersistent mild taunting
- cubingRaising to third power
- flatteningReducing to evenness
rolling · pressing · perforation · abrasion · mallet · beating · crushing · texturizing
Soaking food in flavored liquid
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
lime · citrus · yogurt · buttermilk · wine · beer · velveting · salt
Execution by noose
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
papain
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
kiwi · figs · ginger · protease · proteolysis · denaturation
pounding
Forceful repeated striking
flattening · rolling · pressing · perforation · abrasion · mallet · beating · crushing · texturizing · butchery
marinating
Soaking food in flavored liquid
lemon · lime · citrus · yogurt · buttermilk · wine · beer · velveting · salt · milk
hanging
Execution by noose
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
tenderizationtoughening
Making more resistant
hardening · firming · stiffening · drying out · overcooking
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