How to Tenderize Steak with a Meat Mallet

🔨Tenderizing steak with a meat mallet is the easiest and most effective method compared to using enzymes and chemicals.

🧂Seasoning the steak before tenderizing can enhance flavor and create a crispy edge crust when cooked.

⏰The tenderizing process breaks down the connective tissue in the meat, resulting in a more tender steak.

🍳After tenderizing, the steak returns to its original shape when cooked, without any tool marks.

🥩Sirloin steak, although not naturally tender, can be successfully tenderized using a meat mallet.

How hard should I hit the steak with the meat mallet?

—Hit the steak medium-hard, enough to start flattening it without making holes.

Should I season the steak before or after tenderizing?

—Season the steak before tenderizing to enhance flavor and create a crispy edge crust when cooked.

Can I use a meat mallet on other cuts of meat?

—Yes, a meat mallet can be used on various cuts of meat to tenderize them.

Will the steak still maintain its shape after tenderizing?

—Yes, the steak will return to its original shape when cooked, without any tool marks.

What other tools can I use to tenderize steak?

—Other tools like a jacquard tenderizer can also be used to tenderize steak.

00:03Introduction to the topic and the use of a meat mallet for tenderizing steak.

01:06The importance of seasoning the steak before tenderizing and how to do it.

01:48Demonstration of the tenderizing process using a meat mallet.

02:42Overview of the cooked tenderized steak and its amazing transformation.

03:12Cooking the tenderized steaks for a few minutes per side on a heated pan.

03:46Allowing the steaks to rest for two minutes before serving.