National organic standards do not prohibit mechanical tenderizing, so a "U.S. certified organic" label on beef does not guarantee it has not been bladed or needled. Retailers make differing claims ...

This is where different methods of tenderizing the meat can be a game changer. Techniques like braising, marinating, and mechanical tenderizing, which involves physically tearing through the ...

In 2025, it appears that thousands of home cooks are going to be honing their protein prep skills with KitchenAid’s multi-sided meat tenderizer — currently on sale for 61% off at Amazon.

steak being pounded with a meat tenderizer - Kalashnikov Dmitrii/Shutterstock If you're not in the mood to hammer away at a piece of meat, you can employ alternative non-mechanical methods to ...