Recipe for a marinade that will tenderize meat?!
I bought some steak in bulk, only to discover when I cooked some up it was really tough!. So tough that the kids refused to eat it!. Does any one have a recipe for a marinade that will work miracles and tenderize this steak!? I really dont want to stew or casserole it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Green papaya fruit and the tree's latex are both rich in an enzyme called papain, a protease which is useful in tenderizing meat and other proteins, which is why i love this recipe!. It really helps soften up the meat, and gives it a really nice natural flavour!.
You can usually purchase two types of papaya, Hawaiian 'solo' and Mexican — the difference being that the Hawaiian variety is slightly larger and golden in appearance, the Mexican being smaller with a more pink hue to the skin!. When selecting a papaya, ensure it is ripe!. Green is mean, yellow is mellow1— that is, if you prefer your fruit fresh!. Papaya is also available in tins as large chunks, usually in its own juice or in a light syrup!.
Ingredients
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2 x 8oz sirloin or rump steaks2
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1 large papaya or 1 x 500g can of tinned papaya
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1 tablespoon garlic3
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1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce4
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup olive oil, or 1/4 cup if you are adding juice or syrup from tinned papaya
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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salt and pepper to taste
All the measurements are approximate amounts!. You should use your own discretion!.
Method
1!. Take the papaya and slice it in half or in quarters if necessary, and remove the seeds!. If you have chosen to use a can of papaya chunks, drain the fruit of the juice or syrup!. This can later be added to the marinade!.
2!. Place the papaya in a large bowl and mash it up with a blunt object!. A potato masher would be perfect for this!. If you haven't already removed the skin, do so now!.
3!. Take the remaining ingredients and mix together with the papaya in the bowl!. This is your marinade!.
4!. Pierce several holes in the steak with a knife or fork so that the flavour and the enzyme will penetrate deeply!. Don't worry about making too many holes; they will close up on cooking!.
5!. Push the now-holed steak into the marinade, ensuring that the mixture soaks into the meat!. Try kneading it like dough for two or three minutes!.
6!. Cover and refrigerate for no more than two hours — otherwise, the steak will dissolve in the mix too much and not suit most people's tastes!.
7!. Once the meat has marinated, remove from the refrigerator and prepare your steak as you would ordinarily!. If you feel that the meal may be a little on the tough side, this marinade is perfect for tenderising!. The enzyme helps break down the meat so it can be cut easily with just the flat end of a fork!
Serving Suggestion
Try grilling the steaks medium to well done!. A general rule of thumb is four to five minutes on each side under a hot to medium heat grill!. Serve on a bed of brown rice with a little fresh papaya on the side, as the fruit is a perfect contrast to the spiciness of the cayenne pepper!. Accompany this with a bottle of red wine such as a shiraz or merlot or, to really appreciate the taste, water!.
Share and enjoy; it's a perfect meal for two!5
Warning!
Papaya is used in the production of latex, so those people with known latex allergies should proceed with caution when using this recipe!.
I found that on http://www!.bbc!.co!.uk/dna/h2g2/A9915087
enjoy! I absolutely love it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can usually purchase two types of papaya, Hawaiian 'solo' and Mexican — the difference being that the Hawaiian variety is slightly larger and golden in appearance, the Mexican being smaller with a more pink hue to the skin!. When selecting a papaya, ensure it is ripe!. Green is mean, yellow is mellow1— that is, if you prefer your fruit fresh!. Papaya is also available in tins as large chunks, usually in its own juice or in a light syrup!.
Ingredients
*
2 x 8oz sirloin or rump steaks2
*
1 large papaya or 1 x 500g can of tinned papaya
*
1 tablespoon garlic3
*
1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce4
*
1/2 cup brown sugar
*
1/2 cup soy sauce
*
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
*
1/2 cup olive oil, or 1/4 cup if you are adding juice or syrup from tinned papaya
*
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
*
salt and pepper to taste
All the measurements are approximate amounts!. You should use your own discretion!.
Method
1!. Take the papaya and slice it in half or in quarters if necessary, and remove the seeds!. If you have chosen to use a can of papaya chunks, drain the fruit of the juice or syrup!. This can later be added to the marinade!.
2!. Place the papaya in a large bowl and mash it up with a blunt object!. A potato masher would be perfect for this!. If you haven't already removed the skin, do so now!.
3!. Take the remaining ingredients and mix together with the papaya in the bowl!. This is your marinade!.
4!. Pierce several holes in the steak with a knife or fork so that the flavour and the enzyme will penetrate deeply!. Don't worry about making too many holes; they will close up on cooking!.
5!. Push the now-holed steak into the marinade, ensuring that the mixture soaks into the meat!. Try kneading it like dough for two or three minutes!.
6!. Cover and refrigerate for no more than two hours — otherwise, the steak will dissolve in the mix too much and not suit most people's tastes!.
7!. Once the meat has marinated, remove from the refrigerator and prepare your steak as you would ordinarily!. If you feel that the meal may be a little on the tough side, this marinade is perfect for tenderising!. The enzyme helps break down the meat so it can be cut easily with just the flat end of a fork!
Serving Suggestion
Try grilling the steaks medium to well done!. A general rule of thumb is four to five minutes on each side under a hot to medium heat grill!. Serve on a bed of brown rice with a little fresh papaya on the side, as the fruit is a perfect contrast to the spiciness of the cayenne pepper!. Accompany this with a bottle of red wine such as a shiraz or merlot or, to really appreciate the taste, water!.
Share and enjoy; it's a perfect meal for two!5
Warning!
Papaya is used in the production of latex, so those people with known latex allergies should proceed with caution when using this recipe!.
I found that on http://www!.bbc!.co!.uk/dna/h2g2/A9915087
enjoy! I absolutely love it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
One that really shocked me was the use of coffee!. You take a cup or two of coffee, add a little vinegar and soy sauce, some grey poupon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a spoon or two of sugar or some honey!. Really stir this in a bowl to mix well!. Place the meat in a pan and cover with the marinade!. You can keep it in the fridge overnight, turn it a couple of times!. Get some heavy aluminum foil and use two large pieces to cover the bottom of a pan you can roast in!. Transfer the meat (throw out the marinade), and add a few carrots, an onion, turnips, etc!. Add salt and pepper and cover the top of the meat with a steak sauce!. Completely seal this up like a packet in the heavy foil!. Bake at 280 degrees for 4 hours!. Check for tenderness and see if it needs more time in the oven!. When it is done, you can remove all of the meat and veggies to a platter!. Get an envelope of powdered gravy and stir it into the juices left in the pan!. You can add broth if you need to, a spoon of balsamic vinegar and or wine, The heat of the pan should get the gravy to thicken as you stir it!. If you have some canned mushrooms you can add them too!. Best of luck to you! I saw this in Hints from Heloise one time and the meat was a real hit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
lesang_85 its a meat mallet to whack em with and it works great!
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Awesome Steak Marinade
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder!. Blend for 10 seconds!. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Awesome-Ste!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Awesome Steak Marinade
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder!. Blend for 10 seconds!. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Awesome-Ste!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you are suppose to hit them, theres this tool for it, I think its called meat tenderizer, not sure though!. No need to worry about what kind of marinade to tenderize them
http://pro!.corbis!.com/images/42-17499833!.!.!.
violet got the name right : meat wallet, works pretty goodWww@FoodAQ@Com
http://pro!.corbis!.com/images/42-17499833!.!.!.
violet got the name right : meat wallet, works pretty goodWww@FoodAQ@Com
i would buy meat tenderiser if i were you!.!.!.
Meat Tenderiser - Rajah
By: Rajah
Ref: ISG081
100g
Ingredients: salt, modified starch, papain!.
http://www!.spicesofindia!.co!.uk/acatalog/!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Meat Tenderiser - Rajah
By: Rajah
Ref: ISG081
100g
Ingredients: salt, modified starch, papain!.
http://www!.spicesofindia!.co!.uk/acatalog/!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Marinade it in light italian dressing!. Not only does it taste phenomenal, but it makes the mean really really tender!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Marinade the meat with soda powder and chill it in the fridge for a few hours before cooking!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I know vinegar brings out the flavours of the meat!.
Its might make it tender too!.
Give a try, no harm in trying right!?
Hope it works!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Its might make it tender too!.
Give a try, no harm in trying right!?
Hope it works!Www@FoodAQ@Com
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use garlic in your marinade
it really softens the meat
i'm sure u can find marinades online that include garlicWww@FoodAQ@Com
it really softens the meat
i'm sure u can find marinades online that include garlicWww@FoodAQ@Com