tenderizing
Making meat softer
Tenderizing is the process of making meat softer and easier to chew, typically by pounding it with a mallet, marinating it in acidic liquids, or applying enzymatic compounds.
The goal is to break down tough muscle fibers and connective tissue: She spent ten minutes tenderizing the flank steak before grilling.
Soft-headed striking tool
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- kneadingManual dough development
rolling · pressing · crushing · flattening · cubing · pummeling · bruising · mashing
Breaded fried meat slice
- escalopeThin boneless meat slice
- scallopiniThin-pounded meat dish
- chicken fried steakBreaded beef cutlet, pan-fried
- bracioleStuffed, rolled meat slices
cube steak · minute steak · cutlet · paillard · tonkatsu · katsu
Seasoned steeping liquid
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
vinegar · citrus · buttermilk · yogurt · kiwi · pineapple · brine · wine
Completely saturated with liquid
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- herbsPlants for seasoning
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
oil · spices · aromatics · teriyaki · curing · soy sauce · overnight · refrigeration
Sear, then simmer covered
- slow cookingExtended low-heat preparation
- stewingCooking low and slow
- low heatMinimal cooking temperature
- collagenStructural body protein
breakdown · moist heat · simmering · pot roast · brisket · connective tissue · gelatin
mallet
Soft-headed striking tool
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
kneading · rolling · pressing · crushing · flattening · cubing · pummeling · bruising · mashing · jaccard
schnitzel
Breaded fried meat slice
- escalopeThin boneless meat slice
- scallopiniThin-pounded meat dish
- chicken fried steakBreaded beef cutlet, pan-fried
braciole · cube steak · minute steak · cutlet · paillard · tonkatsu · katsu
marinade
Seasoned steeping liquid
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
acid · vinegar · citrus · buttermilk · yogurt · kiwi · pineapple · brine · wine · beer
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
garlic · oil · spices · aromatics · teriyaki · curing · soy sauce · overnight · refrigeration · flavor
braising
Sear, then simmer covered
- slow cookingExtended low-heat preparation
- stewingCooking low and slow
- low heatMinimal cooking temperature
collagen · breakdown · moist heat · simmering · pot roast · brisket · connective tissue · gelatin
softening
Becoming less firm
- food prepchopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, peeling
- meat cookingroasting, grilling, frying, braising, baking
- meat techniquesroasting, grilling, braising, searing, smoking
- slow cookingslow cooker, braise, braising, simmer, simmering
- butcherybutcher, meat, butchering, beef, slaughter
- softeningmellowing, moistening, cushioning, relaxing, easing
tenderizinghardening
Becoming less soft
toughening · firming · stiffening · solidifying · drying out
tenderizingroughening
Making less smooth
brutalizing · damaging · abusing · battering
tenderizinghardening
Becoming less soft
toughening · strengthening · stiffening · reinforcing · solidifying
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