I love to use tenderized meat in recipes like Chicken Piccata and Steak Diane. I used to use plastic wrap to cover the meat and then hammer on it. It was not successful- the plastic shredded and by the third piece into the process there were bits of flesh all over the cabinets, counters and me. It looked like a horror movie set gone bad! Then I discovered a new method- the Freezer Paper Method. Read on…
Supplies needed: Meat that is too thick, hard surface, freezer paper, meat hammer-thingie, any amount of suppressed emotion
It helps to use a hard surface, such as a durable counter top or sturdy cutting board. Cover the meat with a piece of freezer paper.
Whale on that baby like there’s no tomorrow! The freezer paper holds up wonderfully. This day, I pounded about 10 pieces of meat with a 12″ square of paper . I could’ve done 10 more, I think.
Ta-Da! The finished product: a perfect piece of skinny meat for your recipe. No spatter, little mess- my kind of cooking! Go to Tammy’s Recipes for more Kitchen Tips!
and don’t forget- there’s still 1 more day to enter my apron giveaway!
If you fold the paper and place the meat inside, you won’t have to wash off the counter afterwards.
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Neato!
I have a couple of dishes that I don’t make anymore because of the mess…..maybe now with your tip, I can pull those recipes back out!
Good one!!!!!
Great tip! I too have always used plastic wrap. It doesn’t last very long. I’ll be using freezer wrap next time. Thank you for sharing!! BTW, I LOVE your countertop! It looks like a beautiful marble or granite. I would be so hesitant to use it to pound meat on it, I would be afraid of chipping it or something. You are so brave!
You also have a lovely blog. I’m adding it to my favs if it’s ok with you.
I need to pound on something, so this sounds like a wonderful way to let it all out!!!!! Thanks for the hints! I, too, will be adding you to my links list!
Cora
I have one of these and find it useful for all kinds of stuff! I also use it for crushing cornflakes in a ziplock bags and frequently am grabbing it to hang a pic.
Charity
I used to have one of those nifty gadgets, but mine actually broke! I find that using a small, heavy skillet is just as effective, but faster.