Meat tenderizer, which can refer to a tool or a chemical used for tenderizing meat
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When the meat is cut across the grain, the meat fibers are made shorter, so the meat chews more easily and seems more tender.
Well marinating meat in acid does two things, The acid of any marinate tenderizes the meat as well as alter the flavor.
Yes, pounding meat is a physical change because the shape and texture of the meat are altered without changing its chemical composition. The pounding action breaks down the muscle fibers and tenderizes the meat, but it remains the same substance.
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If the question is, "Why is the carcass of a slaughtered cow shocked?", the answer is that causing the muscles to contract repeatedly until they become exhausted tenderizes the meat.
Vinegar tenderizes meat by breaking down its proteins, making it more tender. The best way to use vinegar for this purpose is to marinate the meat in a mixture of vinegar and other seasonings for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
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marinade is used only before meat is cooked. A marinade is used to breakdown tissue fibers and add flavor. After meat is cooked the structure of the tissue is changed and the seasoning only sits on the surface of the meat. A simple marinade is any Italian salad dressing, pour over chicken, allow to sit for a few hours in fridge and grill. The vinegar tenderizes the meat and the herbs make good flavor.
If squirrel is soaked in butter milk for at least an hour it tenderizes the meat. When breaded and fried after being tenderized it can be very tasty. Also pound for pound squirrels have one of the highest concentrations of protein of any animal.
The modern method of smoking foods has evolved from a process of preserving. Long before refrigerators and chemical preservatives, smoke was used to extend the shelf life of food, particularly meat. Now days smoking, as it relates to barbecue is so much more. Smoking adds flavor, it tenderizes, and it turns some of the worst cuts of meat into a wonderful meal.
Cooking fruits in liquid to break down the texture is frequently described as stewing.