As a result of the collision between the water particles and spoon particles, the particles of the spoon begin to move faster and the metal spoon becomes hotter. Metal is a good conductor of heat, while wood and plastic are good insulators.

When a recipe asks you to ‘fold’ (such as when incorporating whisked egg whites into a base mixture) the best utensil to use is either a large metal spoon or flexible spatula.

Why does the handle of a metal spoon get hotter than a wooden spoon would? A. The metal spoon is a better thermal insulator. The metal spoon has a higher total mass.

If the metal piece is coldier than this, when you touch it, it will occurs an energy transfer, from your hand to the metal. This phenomenon is called heat, that is energy in transit, and ever flows towards the heatier to the coldier “body”. Heat is measured on btu per hour, Kcal per hour, and other units.

4 Using a spoon to help tenderize meat. Some Filipino home cooks like to place a whole spoon into a simmering pot of soup or stew to tenderize meat or help it cook faster. It is believed that the extra heat conducted by the spoon makes meat cook faster.

Nope. It literally can not get hot enough. To expand: Water (at sea level) boils at 100°.

Some of the most popular cuts of beef (skirt steak, flank steak) are tough and chewy unless exposed to sugar, which is a natural tenderizer.

This acidity, which comes by way of phosphoric acid, is also a fantastic meat tenderizer. In theory, pouring pure Coke over a steak or pork shoulder will cause the proteins to denature and tenderize; however, it likely won’t taste very good without a flavorful supporting cast.

The big advantage of dry rubs, and the reason we love using them so much, is that they don’t add any additional moisture to the exterior of a piece of meat the way that a marinade does.

Making your own marinade is easy. Not only does it tenderize your meat, it also adds a lot of flavor. Marinaded meat tastes super when it is grilled, but you can also bake it with good results.

Simply soak your beef cuts in these natural tenderisers before cooking, and we guarantee the beef will be fall-apart tender!

• 1) Tea. Tea contains tannins, which are a natural tenderiser.
• 2) Coffee.
• 3) Cola.
• 4) Pineapple, pawpaw, figs, kiwis.
• 5) Ginger.
• 6) Baking Soda.
• 7) Vinegar.
• 8) Beer or wine.

Cola’s high acidity and caramel flavor makes a surprisingly good meat tenderizer. Soda acts as great tenderizer—you could get a tender cut of meat grill-ready in less than a half-hour. Cola-tenderizing for 24 hours yields a meat dish that practically melts, like this Atlanta brisket.

• Best Overall: OXO Good Grips Bladed Meat Tenderizer.
• Best Budget: Norpro Professional Meat Tenderizer.
• Best Hammer: OXO Meat Tenderizer.
• Best with Blades: Jaccard Meat Maximizer Tenderizer.
• Best Pounder: Norpro Grip-EZ Reversible Tenderizer/Pounder.
• Best Splurge: Rösle Meat Tenderizer.

If you don’t have meat tenderizer or just don’t want to use it, you can use one of these substitutes.

• Marinate meat with about 2 cups of Pineapple juice.
• OR – 2 cups of Papaya juice.
• OR – 2 cups of Papaya puree.
• OR – 2 cups of Kiwi puree.

Yes, Worcestershire sauce is a great meat tenderizer. It has vinegar in it, which breaks down the meat fibers. It’s highly concentrated, so it penetrates deep into the steak for more flavor.

Salt as Natural Meat Tenderizer Salt and its alkaline cousin, baking soda, both break down proteins in beef. A thick coating of kosher salt, sea salt or baking soda applied one hour before cooking will draw water from the meat, allowing some of the salt or soda to sink into the beef. This improves the meat’s texture.

The acetic acid in the vinegar breaks down meat fibers, making them more tender and flavorful. The acid content and tangy flavor of vinegar makes it an excellent ingredient in a marinade for meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables. Vinegar can also tenderize tough cuts of meat.

The answer is yes—to an extent. When collagen and muscle fibers, the connective tissues in meat that make it tough, are tenderized and broken down, it helps the meat retain all of its juices. Acidic ingredients like vinegar, lemon juice, yogurt and wine weaken collagen and protein in meat.

Best Overall Meat Tenderizer: Williams Sonoma Reversible Meat Tenderizer. Best Value Meat Tenderizer: Amco 4-in-1 Stainless Steel Meat Tenderizer. Best Mallet-Style Meat Tenderizer: Rosle Meat Hammer. Best Blade-Style Meat Tenderizer: JY COOKMENT Meat Tenderizer.

8 Simple Ways to Make Tough Meat Tender

1. Physically tenderize the meat.
2. Use a marinade.
3. Don’t forget the salt.
4. Let it come up to room temperature.
5. Cook it low-and-slow.
6. Hit the right internal temperature.
7. Rest your meat.
8. Slice against the grain.

Vinegar is a relatively strong cooking acid, almost as strong as citrus juice. Ultimately, a brine or marinade that contains vinegar causes meat to toughen, ruining its texture. Though vinegar can tenderize the surface of raw pork, it begins to toughen that meat after 2 hours.

White Vinegar helps dry out the skin – but it has a secondary purpose of removing the odour! If you are prepared, place the Pork in the Fridge UNCOVERED overnight – the skin will dry out. When you pre-heat your oven, remove the pork from the fridge and let it return to room temperature.

Acetic acid (a.k.a. white vinegar) can act as a disinfectant that can destroy some bacteria and viruses. There is no scientific evidence or studies that show vinegar kills a virus like COVID-19. Vinegar can inhibit growth of and kill some food-borne pathogenic bacteria.

Marinating your meats in apple cider vinegar can work to tenderize them, as long as you don’t add too much vinegar and don’t marinate them too long (it’s very acidic, so prolonged exposure can break down the fibers in the meat and turn it to mush).

In a small bowl, stir together apple cider, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, salt, garlic, and thyme. Place pork chops in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over the top. Close tightly and turn gently to coat well. Place bag in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.