tenderizers
Pounding tools, kitchen
Tenderizers are substances or tools used to soften tough cuts of meat.
Chemical tenderizers like papain (from papaya) or bromelain (from pineapple) break down muscle fibers.
Mechanical tenderizers are mallets or bladed devices that physically rupture the tissue: She pounded the steak with a meat tenderizer.
The verb is tenderize.
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
kiwi · fig · ginger · enzyme · collagen · connective tissue · natural · commercial
Soft-headed striking tool
- jaccardSet similarity coefficient
- hammerTool for striking nails
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- flatteningReducing to evenness
texturizing · pulverizing · beating · manual · mechanical · kitchen gadget · utensil · kitchenware
Acidic cooking liquid
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- wineFermented grape beverage
buttermilk · yogurt · tomato · tamarind · acidic · marinade · soaking · infusion
Thin boneless meat slice
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- scallopiniThin-pounded meat dish
- cube steakMechanically tenderized beef cut
- chicken fried steakBreaded beef cutlet, pan-fried
paillard · cutlet · veal · pounded · breaded · pan-fried · butcher · preparation
papain
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
pineapple · kiwi · fig · ginger · enzyme · collagen · connective tissue · natural · commercial
mallet
Soft-headed striking tool
flattening · texturizing · pulverizing · beating · manual · mechanical · kitchen gadget · utensil · kitchenware
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
wine · buttermilk · yogurt · tomato · tamarind · acidic · marinade · soaking · infusion · brine
escalope
Thin boneless meat slice
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- scallopiniThin-pounded meat dish
- cube steakMechanically tenderized beef cut
chicken fried steak · paillard · cutlet · veal · pounded · breaded · pan-fried · butcher · preparation
- meat sciencemyoglobin, collagen, muscle fibers, rigor mortis, marbling
tenderizersknives
Edged cutting instruments
slicers · cleavers · carving knives · cutting tools · butcher knives
- meat tenderizerTool to soften flesh