| Sugars also act to tenderize bakery products by slowing the rate at which starch molecules become interlinked and proteins break down. |
| The use of enzymes to tenderize meat sounds like a product of modern biotechnology, but is an ancient technique. |
| Ground beef is easy to work with because there's no bone, extraneous gristle or visible fat to trim, and no pounding needed to flatten or marinating to tenderize. |
| The acid will help kill any bacteria lurking in the meat and will tenderize tougher cuts. |
| To get the steak ready, lay it between two sheets of plastic wrap and tenderize it by pounding it flat with a meat mallet. |
| To tenderize, the marinade must include an acidic ingredient, like lemon juice, vinegar or wine. |
