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TENDERIZE YOUR MEAT WITH BAKING SODA!

Tenderize Meat with Baking Soda

A simple and effective technique to tenderize meat using baking soda for juicy and flavorful dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks, or salmon fillets Choose your favorite cut of meat.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Key ingredient for tenderizing.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Basic seasonings to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • fork
  • Paper towels
  • Grill, oven, or frying pan

Method
 

  1. Choose the right cut of meat, such as chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks, or salmon fillets.
  2. Measure about 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every pound of meat.
  3. Sprinkle the baking soda evenly over both sides of the meat.
  4. Let the meat rest for about 10 minutes to allow the baking soda to penetrate.
  5. Rinse the meat thoroughly under cold water to remove the baking soda.
  6. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear when cooking.
  7. Cook the meat using your preferred method: grill, bake, or pan-sear.

Notes

This technique can be used with various types of meat to enhance tenderness and juiciness.