Tenderizing Steak Experiment - The Results are Shocking

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  • Lets take a look at a few methods to tenderize your steaks. I'm going to do a comparison cook and see which method is best. Some of them may take you by surprise. The results are very distinct and interesting.
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  • @charlesbryant1547
    @charlesbryant1547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Loved your video - from an 82 year old bachelor who now wishes he had taken a different path earlier in life. Your son is an absolute gem!

  • @lollolz909
    @lollolz909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Love how you respectfully ask your kid his thoughts and really get him involved with this whole thing.

  • @femaningas4432
    @femaningas4432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I admired your son so much for being so respectful to you.congrats it shows how you raised him well to be a good son. His “thank you” are the music to my ears . So adorable.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank You, he's a great kid and I was glad he was willing to join me in the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @derrickrainbow944
    @derrickrainbow944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i have never cooked a steak in my life and im nearly 50,but after watching this video and our step by step explanation i am confident that i can grill a steak. you can be proud of your son he is polite, articulate, and confident while talking to his dad. may god bless you

  • @txoutdoorsman65
    @txoutdoorsman65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I just have to say how awesome it is to see a dad and son interact like that. That boy has got good parents.

  • @sinenergy
    @sinenergy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As most viewers have noticed, you have a very fine gentleman in the making - he is polite, involved and I love the honest reactions to every type of tenderized steak type the fine young man samples. Wishing him only the very best that life has to offer and kudos to the wonderful parenting which is by far the high point of this video; second the fine man himself.

  • @sherrymilburn118
    @sherrymilburn118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I really enjoyed your video, especially when your son joined you for the "'tasting." He's a jewel! As the daughter of a butcher, I grew up in the meat market watching my dad cut meat. Times have really changed, and I can guarantee you so has the quality of our meat and the care with which it is cut. That aside, I was always fascinated with my dad's electric meat tenderizing machine, i.e., the one they use to make minute steaks with. Essentially, it is simply two round tubes covered with blades that scores the meat fairly deeply as you run the meat between them. If you run a "good steak" through it once, it instantly tenderizes it because of all the cuts in the meat. All of those fibers get cut in all different directions. The problem is that all of those small cuts also create channels for the juice to run out while the steak is being cooked. The steak may be more tender, but it's really easy to overcook. There have a number of tenderizing tools made over the years, but the result in each case, mimics the old mallet- tenderizer. They do tenderize, but, as in your experiment, the meat "doneness" is difficult to gauge when cooking, and the meat tends to lose that juicy quality. The natural juice tenderizers you used are great, but they change the texture of the meat as you found in your experiment. They leave the steak texture more like it's been cooked in the crockpot on low for hours. Using salt to tenderize could be a good idea (the best prime rib is usually packed in salt), but you better like salt and, remember. lots salt can be hard for folks who have high blood pressure. If you really want good, juicy, and tender steak, the most important thing is to buy a good cut of meat to begin with and, secondly, to NOT overcook it! No matter what you do to a steak to tenderize it, overcooking it will be the biggest factor in its moistness and its tenderness. The more "done" you want your steak, the less juicy and tender you should expect it to be. Even pro-cut filet minion can tend to be tough if you need to have it cooked to "well done" all the way through. Loved your experiment!

    • @charlesroberts3910
      @charlesroberts3910 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to go with my father on his meat route from slaughter houses to retail stores and saw what went in bologna and hot dogs yuck cow lips . I saw meat tenderizeo in one of those machines and they added fat while it went through the machine . I don't think anyone used those machines anymore. The old butcher used a sharp knife a saw and a cleaver . Today meat is frozen then cut on a bandsaw. It always amazed me watching the old German man and wife use the cleaver with accuracy without chopping their fingers off

  • @arleneportsmouth1263
    @arleneportsmouth1263 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Child's friend; "So, what did you do this weekend?" Child replies; "oh I was the gracious judge of the steak tasting contest." 🥰

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, thanks for watching and commenting Arlene

  • @sararogers6705
    @sararogers6705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    Okay let's just take a minute to notice his son said, "thank you" EVERY time his dad gave him a piece. Faith in young humanity partially restored. Thank you.

    • @joetaft1193
      @joetaft1193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I noticed the exact same thing. Great upbringing

    • @dennistedder3384
      @dennistedder3384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sap

    • @balloney2175
      @balloney2175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      For sure they are immigrants!

    • @ccwnoob4393
      @ccwnoob4393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed.

    • @disco324
      @disco324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Manners maketh the man

  • @kevinjames9724
    @kevinjames9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Like many you tube watchers have already expressed, your son is well -mannered and carries himself well on the video. In addition you can see both of have a unique father/son bond. Kudos! As for your video, I absolutely loved it. Thanks for the detailed explanations on each tenderizing method you used. I couldn't help but learn. Ty.

    • @allenh7835
      @allenh7835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I almost passed on the video, then i noticed his son.

    • @shellyshamsul6112
      @shellyshamsul6112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kev, you said it all man! Nothing else to add🙂

  • @TOWNERENTERPRISES
    @TOWNERENTERPRISES 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love this video so much. Family eating together, enjoying the finer and simple things in life. Great job guys!

  • @addis70
    @addis70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I am a father myself, your son is very impressive, what a manner, it's hard to find a decent child now days, bless you ,million time's, I am delighted more on the relationship u have with your Son that the meat....thumbs up

  • @kirkbraud8226
    @kirkbraud8226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love seeing dads interact with their sons. I have no sons, neither do I want any because I don't think I would be good at raising a son. But, hats off to the guys that can pull it off. I would love to have had what it takes to raise a decent young man. I have daughters and I pray to God that I did something good.

  • @McKinleyDave
    @McKinleyDave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Most impressive to me: how your boy said “thank you” when you handed him pieces to try. You should be proud.

    • @tandjrogers
      @tandjrogers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That caught my ear too. Well done young man. Nice family. And by the way, at last a use for Kiwi fruit.

    • @freddyflintstoned913
      @freddyflintstoned913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And he did not chew with his mouth open.

    • @davidkus4017
      @davidkus4017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trevor Rogers has

    • @jfweir1750
      @jfweir1750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Couldn't agree more. Good job Dad (and son)

    • @786MAKEADIFFERENCE
      @786MAKEADIFFERENCE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mitzi Rascal Hi Mitzi .... Kind Compliments are really great for promoting GOOD HABITS IN ALL OF US ....... LET'S NOT TAKE THESE THINGS FOR GRANTED ...... PLEASE ?????

  • @fromn.y.top.r.5889
    @fromn.y.top.r.5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Loved it. Made me hungry, lol. And your little boy is adorable. The way he says thank you for every piece of meat. 🙂

  • @dorothyswift8495
    @dorothyswift8495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Truly good info. Your son was such a respectful young man. Thank you both. God bless 🙏

  • @lapismosi8065
    @lapismosi8065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Excellent video! I will be trying the pineapple for sure. The best part though was your amazing son who thanked you each time you offered him his portion. What truly beautiful manners that speaks volumes for your child rearing and for his courtesy which will carry him through his lifetime as a person of honor, grace and intelligence. Well done both of you. This comes from my 27 years as a public school teacher who's been there and seen it all. Respectfully yours.

    • @beverlypeterson291
      @beverlypeterson291 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I noticed that too! Just awesome!

  • @Revalproduction1981
    @Revalproduction1981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the farther son teamwork. Bless you both. Just heartwarming.

  • @lauleneke1352
    @lauleneke1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's hard to give a physical evaluation without actually tasting it but it does give me additional options to try and have a more diverse meal choice. Thank you.

  • @elfiepapini4470
    @elfiepapini4470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I to was impressed with his son saying thank you, great job Dad/Mom he’s adorable!

  • @barbaramchale5797
    @barbaramchale5797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great job you really covered a lot of ground and put it right on the line, thanks!

  • @069751
    @069751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    I was a butcher in a Mexican meat market and papaya and pineapple juice is what was used in beef fajitas for tenderizing

    • @ManicSpeed
      @ManicSpeed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ElFederal01 Was it raw or ripe papaya that was used for tenderizing?

    • @mikeanthony07
      @mikeanthony07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Were these used separately or together? Thanks!

    • @js7un165
      @js7un165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Makes sense, both have best enzymes.

    • @ltly68
      @ltly68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmmm! lets see...Fajitas, some type of meat, peppers, onions, and tomato nope...that is not a steak.

    • @antoniosalvador9754
      @antoniosalvador9754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      makes sense, they both have proteases [enzymes to digest proteins], bromolein for pinapple, papase mostly for papayas. bromolein acts even at room temp that's why we get stomatitis by eating unsalted fresh pineapples, also aggravation of erosive esophagitis and gastritis [yuck], we use purified papase to remove all the proteins of a cadaver bone as donor for bone grafting.

  • @alicialopez3294
    @alicialopez3294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in sharing your tips on how to tenderize steak. God bless your family.

  • @sandraharper8924
    @sandraharper8924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed your steak taste testing contest but I enjoyed the fact that your son was so polite you should be very proud of him keep up the good work

  • @rayluc100
    @rayluc100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Will try pineapple tenderizer on "Select" instead of "Choice" cuts...thanks for the great video!
    Like your sidekick-taster (smart boy!).

  • @stoneyrunva
    @stoneyrunva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Good video. Interesting results. More importantly, a well mannered child who says "thank you". Well done.

  • @losira13
    @losira13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for the demo! This gives me a lot to think about when grilling steaks the next time I do so. I hope you do something with chicken, shrimp, scallops and fish. I agree with how polite you son is and I would've liked you to have used a cheaper cut of beef to see how that will work out. Over all, Great Job!

  • @mdumbrell
    @mdumbrell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    definitely going to try this. Thank you for posting !

  • @bwfreel
    @bwfreel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Yep more experimenting needed for sure , but you need to invite me for the taste test part!

  • @jaytroxel3495
    @jaytroxel3495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great experiment!! I KNEW at the end you were going to say the BEST thing about that experiment was all the steak you got to eat.. lol. Great job. Keep em coming! I ordered a Grilla Grills Chimp pellet smoker for my birthday. Can't wait to try out your brisket, pork and salmon recipes. :)

  • @SuperWellhung1
    @SuperWellhung1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I did my rotation in the Emergency Room we used to give Pineapple pills (it was called Ananase?) to patients to take bruising down more rapidly. My ex had a minor Plastic Surgery procedure done by an ENT Doc who should have stuck to ENT. He left town for a week on vacation and in the meantime she developed a small bleeder that created a largish hematoma under her chin. I made her a drink with pineapple liquefied in the blender each day. The amateur Plastic Surgeon came back and 'tapped' the hematoma. The blood had never clotted and drained out easily. The most Bromelaine is found in the Core. One time I tried making Pineapple jello with fresh pineapple and it would never set, so it goes back to what he was saying about commercial pineapple has had the bromelaine destroyed in processing. Great video and you can be very proud of your son!

  • @ryanscottnix
    @ryanscottnix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are awesome. Great experiment. Thank you for the video!

  • @brendachapman4559
    @brendachapman4559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I just love the way your son's face lit up when you said "The best thing about this video is we have a lot of steak to eat."LOL Thanks! Much Love and Blessings

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The boy loves steak, I can't figure out why.....lol. Thanks for watching Brenda

    • @reesebene6082
      @reesebene6082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi D. Backyard -GREAT and Awesome Tutorial Video (And You Seem like a Fantastic Father) 👍 -Will Use Your Recipe in the NY FireHouse for the Lads...,One Question; Did You Ever ‘Fork’ the Heck Out of the Steak (And) then Marinate in the Pineapple? (Is it More of a Difference) -Maybe ?? ThankYou Again, in Advance

  • @stevegreen54
    @stevegreen54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video, confirmed what I had experienced whilst in Asia, our Chef Manager in the canteen served steaks marinated in pineapple, cheap cuts served that were tender like fillet. He used fresh pineapple mostly but also used cheaper juice from a can, easier but left to marinade longer. You should be proud of your son, a lovely well mannered young man.

  • @NinonNguyen73
    @NinonNguyen73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to thank you for taking your time and effort to do research, spending your own money to buy materials and producing such a well informative presentation to watch. I learned a lot from this video and so looking forward to try it out my next steak with pinnaple. Once again, thank you very much!.

  • @JarvisRose
    @JarvisRose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I needed a drool cup watching this video. Thanks for the great tips Mike!

  • @eyeOOsee
    @eyeOOsee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well, thank you, sir! It was good of you to do this and share the video! I appreciate it!

  • @ronedee
    @ronedee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Tried it w/ an 1 1/2" thick, 1.5lb Top Round. The toughest cut I could find in the SM. 6 hours in the Pineapple marinade. I poked the meat w/ a fork to get some of the juice inside. Seared it on top of the stove for a minute and a half on both sides and put it under the broiler until 140 degrees in the center. It came out medium rare, and about as tender as a decent cut of Porterhouse, or Delmonico. I'd call that impressive. Marinading that long gave the meat a sweetness from the fruit. But, not a deal breaker. I tried it w/ a New York strip, which can be a little tough. An hour and a half and the meat was Filet tender! Awesome!
    Don't think about marinading the meat in Pineapple more than 12 hours. It breaks the tissue down to paste. Tasted like paper mache!

    • @margaretlavender4418
      @margaretlavender4418 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      rone dee. What is a broiler please? We don’t have such a name, here in England. Not having, nor even liking BBQ, I cook our steak under my grill, which is incorporated into the roof of the oven.

    • @gail63907
      @gail63907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Margaret Lavender that’s a broiler here in the states.

  • @elenabarere6
    @elenabarere6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just turned this on to learn how to tenderize a less expensive cut of meat-the bromelaine tip is so interesting-thank you! I stayed also because you two are just so likeable-agree wholeheartedly with everyone. Lovely to see a well brought up, personable and clearly intelligent child.

    • @diannawright742
      @diannawright742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am having guests next week, and wanted to know which method you used, and how it turned out on a less costly cut of meat.You can email me the answer at tysonpit2@yahoo.com Thanks.

  • @ShiekCheek
    @ShiekCheek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Enjoyed the video. I don't comment much on videos but felt compelled to do so on yours. I like that you included your son in the video. Before seeing your video, I marinated some beef tips in orange juice with pulp overnight and cooked them the next day and they were so tender that my wife said they were soft as a can of Dinty Moore beef stew. I literally could cut them in to effortlessly with a fork. I will keep the pineapple as another option in the future. Thanks.

  • @dickgozinya9228
    @dickgozinya9228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    Former Italian restaurant chef here. The mallet is for thin cuts...like Veal Scallopini for Veal Parm. It doen't work well on thick cuts except for chicken which is a "mushy" meat in the first places. And on chicken and thin cut's, after practice, you can spread the cut out and have more surface to bread and fry in dishes that require that method.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Awesome input from a professional chef. Thank You so much.

    • @dr.bherrin
      @dr.bherrin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Head Beef Chef for ten years with Montana Steak House. I agree with Dick Gozinya, the mallet has a place but it's not on a thick cut of beef like that. Instead of the mallet, use a dinner fork. Seriously, you just stab it all over. It will open the meat up without smashing it and make it very tender, and if you are using any kind of marinade...it really lets the sauces/seasonings and etc get into the meat. Give it a try.

    • @marcotesti3909
      @marcotesti3909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      And the correct italian word is 'scaloppine'...

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Awesome input Brandon, thanks for watching

    • @robertbradford4783
      @robertbradford4783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Am hungry

  • @trevaperes5343
    @trevaperes5343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Oh My Gosh, my mouth was watering during each taste test! I was literally salivating!

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love it, thanks for the feedback Treva

    • @ratricebowden1530
      @ratricebowden1530 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfaoooooooooooo...I know I can eat a steak and nothing else

    • @smartfisher2k6
      @smartfisher2k6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too i come looking to see if it was only mines

    • @johnkean6852
      @johnkean6852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too : ) mmm mmm

  • @jeffreyc9509
    @jeffreyc9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the information. I love steak.
    The politeness of your child shows how you raised him. Thank you that's the good example for people to see.

  • @TrishaXuk
    @TrishaXuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Realy loved this. Really well conducted with attention to making it a good/fair comparison. Also loved how you distinguished tenderising from the flavouring/marinading. It's not something I often thought about, but makes perfect sense. It was interesting to note that these very distinctively flavourful fruits, didn't significantly mess with the flavour of the meat. I normally incorporate the tenderising agent as a part of a marinade flavour. I will certainly consider this concept in future, as it opens up a few different options and ideas (like when one might not want a certain fruit flavour to change the taste- this would not influence the tenderising part of the process). Thanks again

    • @beverlypeterson291
      @beverlypeterson291 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love how you said almost verbatim, what I was thinking👏😊

  • @raymikado
    @raymikado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great experimental video. I personally have learned a lot from you, sir. Thank you

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the awesome feedback David. It means a lot.

    • @alicesato5647
      @alicesato5647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Nader I

  • @MegaMissyfaye
    @MegaMissyfaye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Steak is one of my husband ‘s favorite meals. I struggled on how to make a tender one. I tried the pineapple method last night and it was a success. Literally my first successful steak ever! Thank you so much for making this video.

    • @disf5178
      @disf5178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get a nice filet mignon. Salt it lightly all over.. Heat pan to medhigh. Drizzle olive oil. Sear ENTIRE surface(all 6 sides) reduce heat a bit..or not.. and cook a few more minutes at most, turning occasionally.turn off heat. Put butter and rosemary in pan and slather it all up with the steak, and try to get any cooked on "flavor" stuck to the pan on to the steak. Sprinkle pepper.Plate it. Let it rest 5min (dont cut into it!). It should be a perfect med rare AND FREEKIN PERFECTLY TENDER & DELICIOUS. If you want to try all this silliness. ..try it with a cheap sirloin

  • @russellehler6706
    @russellehler6706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe I sat through a 20 min video...but I'm glad I did. Pineapple! Your son is well mannered too. GREAT JOB!!!

  • @DrRestorations
    @DrRestorations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best systematic and scientific experiment in cooking!

  • @Candoit2
    @Candoit2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed the video! Thanks for you time and effort!! Great looking little man there with you!! God bless!

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching Roddy.

  • @kenspix
    @kenspix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Wow, what a great video! Even more proud of the great job you have done on raising your son. I will definitely try this pineapple tenderizing as we can grow the pineapple in our own back yard.

    • @TigerKurdish
      @TigerKurdish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't leave the meat in it too long it will make it very mushy texture. Cheers!

  • @pashaveres4629
    @pashaveres4629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Enjoyed the vid, thanks! Have learned something for my own cooking. In my experience filet mignon doesn't need a whole lot of tenderizing. What will these methods do for something like pot roast, some cheap cut of meat? Thanks! Aloha

  • @popanddonnacollinsworth7741
    @popanddonnacollinsworth7741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - well thought-out and well done! Thank you.

  • @TheRickmurray
    @TheRickmurray 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wish my dad did stuff like that with me when I was a kid but you get what you get. It was really telling the way he changed his mind after you said you liked the pineapple one better how much he looks up to you. Good information and glad I watched cause I was going to try the salt one but now I am def going to try the pineapple. lol

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Sorry to hear that about your dad Rick, you're not alone that's for sure. Thats funny, I talked with my son that night about standing by his decision. So interesting to see different points of view. Glad to have you stop by my channel.

    • @Acadia26
      @Acadia26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DelmarvaBackyard There's nothing wrong with changing your mind. You don't want him to be easily carried by a tide but being inflexible is not a very desirable trait in anyone. There was a good reason for him to rethink his order. He tasted the first two and thought the first was far better. By the time he tasted the fourth steak, he'd only remembered how good the first steak was and he stuck to that. Re-tasting the first straight after the fourth, he could give a better judgement between the two.

  • @toddchamberlain6507
    @toddchamberlain6507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    A story about a man, his son, and their five steaks. I. LOVE. THIS. :)

  • @dennisdaily5463
    @dennisdaily5463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's nice to see such a great father/son relationship.

  • @vildegeese5106
    @vildegeese5106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love it - simple, honest and unbiased :) Kudos to your son - very courteous (y)

  • @bmoore1564
    @bmoore1564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for the natural tenderizers

  • @sangtran7996
    @sangtran7996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's some good general knowledge about tenderizing steaks, good job guys👍👍 make me craving for steak now 🤤

  • @carrolllepage2252
    @carrolllepage2252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have definitely made me hungry lol. I agree that it should have been a needle mallet and the cooking time reduced. I personally eat my steaks rare and have tried many marinades and found that tangy/sour fruits are best. Thanks oh and I simply adore your son, he seems like a smart, intuitively inclined, well read and polite young man.

  • @swil156507
    @swil156507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome presentation!!! Thank you!!!

  • @rudyogl
    @rudyogl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THX for taking the time plus involving your son in the taste test. GREAT info for using fruit as a tenderizer

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking out the video and I appreciate your comment.

    • @samueljason8437
      @samueljason8437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, acids work! You have to modify the spice,cooking tech, and be aware of the cut that you are tenderizing.

  • @threestoogesprod
    @threestoogesprod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When using the mallet you have to do a push-up with the piece of meat from all sides to bring it back to it's original thickness. Flattening a steak is not tenderizing it necessarily but definitely shortening the cooking time on both sides. I always try to get the height/thickness back so you can get and keep that rare to med. rare center that most steak lovers dream about. Excellent presentation, thank you so much!!

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the tip. I appreciate you watching.

  • @beclear2473
    @beclear2473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so sweet to simply see a father and his son together. Thanks for the Vid - will try pineapple.

  • @sandip.7968
    @sandip.7968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always marinated steak in a combination of equal parts olive oil, Italian salad dressing and Worcestershire sauce, but for certain the kiwi -marinated steak makes me yearn to try it, since kiwi is my favorite fruit. Your son is so handsome and very polite! His smile at the end is contagious!

  • @katbray6261
    @katbray6261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Son is SO well mannered and of course handsome! Great video. New subscriber here!

  • @pickerel7015
    @pickerel7015 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Well Mike, reading through the various comments, (and you took the time to respond to every single one!), I don't have anything to add and/or question. I DO like the fact that guys and gals like you are getting into the "science" of cooking though. If I understand the "why", then the "how" kinda naturally flows. Great, entertaining vid and you got one more subscriber my friend.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the support. I definitely appreciate every view by every person. I get some great suggestions in the comments.

  • @joepina8656
    @joepina8656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Educational.....thanks for taking time (and money) to make and post this video. Enjoyed seeing the father, son interaction.

  • @raskthedog
    @raskthedog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow wow followed your instructions to the letter using kiwi. My wife had not seen your video, and I think was sceptical. After tasting we all was blown away, my wife described her steak just as you did - awsome. I showed her your video and she couldn't believe it. Many thanks certainly will do this again.

  • @Equalizer1818
    @Equalizer1818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great Demonstration, i'' be trying the Pineapple Steak myself, THANKS

  • @harveynishi6104
    @harveynishi6104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Interesting, I'll have to try the pineapple tenderizing of the steak. Thank you for the education.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help Harvey, thanks for watching

  • @steventrautman7839
    @steventrautman7839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice helper great test great volume...! Thank you

  • @dr.charlesglover
    @dr.charlesglover 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is awesome! Keep the videos coming!

  • @TheJockofalltrades
    @TheJockofalltrades 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great Content ma man! Good Strong Voice too 👍🏼 thx from Australia

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mate, Australia is literally on the other side of the world for me but most definitely on my bucket list. Thanks so much for the support.

  • @Quality_Guru
    @Quality_Guru 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video and what a great legacy to share with your family. Years from now your son can watch a video of having steak with his dad. I would have liked to seen the use of a mechanical tenderizer such as needles or a sharp fork. I have used a fork to tenderize a sirloin cut, but I do have to fluff it back up by pushing the sides in so that it will rise back to its original thickness. I will be using the Kiwi tenderizer over the pineapple, because two Kiwis are less than one pineapple that will most likely need time to become ripe. Thanks for the design of experiments and results.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support. I like my jaccard as a tenderizer. Its does a great job.

  • @eddierobles5137
    @eddierobles5137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great experiment . Thank you for the video 👏👏 you and your son make a great team 👍👍

  • @Duddie82
    @Duddie82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I learned a lot here, I can assure you, my next meal of steak will be different. Thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @ddskimmer
    @ddskimmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys make a GREAT TEAM! LOVED IT! GOD BLESS!

  • @cathyb5871
    @cathyb5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Lovely, bright young lad! I liked the way you both interacted.
    I threw my old tenderizer brute force thing out quite a while ago. Glad I was right. I think those things were invented for poor quality meat.
    BTW salt is great for chicken as it turns out far juicier with salt. But tbh I prefer steak, so I'll try the pineapple steak.

    • @KennethPKelly
      @KennethPKelly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try using Dijonnaise Honey Mustard. I guarantee you that it will make the worst cut of meat melt in your mouth.

  • @geneaustin5793
    @geneaustin5793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very interesting and informative video after watching and reading all the comments, that young man beside you stole the show, great dad and son, loved it

  • @kayepp3119
    @kayepp3119 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say I found you through your wife. Met her last night here in Indy. I wish her and the rest of the family all the best. Not only was it nice speaking with her, but hell, I may even get to learn how to cook a steak now, and that's a double win!

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  ปีที่แล้ว

      So awesome to have you join us in the Backyard. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @patrickbear7261
    @patrickbear7261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great information I will show this to my wife, I subscribed.

  • @rodolfoplasencia4953
    @rodolfoplasencia4953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro, you're an Artist! You make me want to eat meat in the very beginning even before mixing the pineapple! When you cut that pinneaple steak oh man, that was asking to be devoured man! I seriously was waiting for you to just taste them as soon as you cut them! Great video! I'm learning with you!

  • @yorchcounters
    @yorchcounters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike, this is the first time I watch one of your videos. Congrats!!! Very illustrative and straight to the point. I have a couple of questions:
    1. Will the pineapple method work with a whole piece of Picanha (sirloin cap/ rump cover), or do we need to cut it into steaks first?
    2. Have you evaluated orange juice as a tenderizer?
    Thanks once again and I look forward to watching more of your videos!!!

  • @johnmantovani7285
    @johnmantovani7285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gentleman his very informative and professional. I will be watching this in the future.

  • @priayief
    @priayief 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful experiment! I appreciate your efforts. Helpful for me to try some of these things myself. Thank you.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Captain Ron, I really appreciate your support

  • @michaeladraves9342
    @michaeladraves9342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Job! Although watching your Demonstration You Play with Your Meat Way Too Much? I was a Chef for over 35 yrs & Never had to Touch the Product as Much as You Do! Keep up the GR8 Work Mike!
    I truly enjoy your Videos!

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I didn't realize I was playing with my meat too much. lol Thanks for pointing it out.

  • @clarecaldeira8149
    @clarecaldeira8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you served it. This shall be our dinner 5 different marinades for sampling . I can see your son appreciated being asked to appreciate too. Good parenting! My mum used a ginger garlic marinade. Yoghurt, vinegar, fruit mush optional.

  • @jamesgaynor85
    @jamesgaynor85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great analysis. Thank you for sharing with us...

  • @skim4me
    @skim4me 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video. I've always been told to never put salt on meat until right before you cook it because it draws all the juices out..

  • @NajSinghs
    @NajSinghs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Y'all are too cute! I'm going to try the pineapple on mine, today. Glad y'all had fun making the vid. Loving the energy between you guys.

  • @aboutseason
    @aboutseason ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful! I’ve never been able to cook a great steak. I’d like you to do a video on lesser quality steaks since prices have jumped so significantly and many of can’t always afford a filet. And your helper is a real cutie. 😊Thanks!!

  • @Blessed2bFresh
    @Blessed2bFresh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel my friend! Glad I came across you. Liked and subscribed and I'm definitely looking forward to more great videos!

  • @paulafeenandez3769
    @paulafeenandez3769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes very well mannered young man great ideas I'm definitely going to try the pineapple soon I think

  • @karlamoore2441
    @karlamoore2441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Also, like Seanna says below, you can also use the mallet for beef, although, as in the case of your pineapple or kiwi marinade, a chuck steak would be a better cut for use of these applications - not a fillet...

  • @eddyedsha515
    @eddyedsha515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great experiment & great info for us steak lovers. Thank you

  • @worshipwhilewewait
    @worshipwhilewewait 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been cooking steaks for 50yrs - never thought of pineapple of a tenderizer but it makes sense because of the sugars. VERY cool!!! Tks!!!

  • @LarryC213
    @LarryC213 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the ideas. I can't wait to try pineapple and kiwi tenderizing.

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good Luck, let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching.

  • @bentleygt3716
    @bentleygt3716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love your video. THANK YOU for your efforts and information.
    Filet Mignon is already a too soft meat to begin with and doesn't need much to tenderizing. wish the experiment was on a regular meat (or tougher meat) then see which method works best... i'm gonna try the Pineapple tonight :0)))
    Cheers and thanks again

    • @DelmarvaBackyard
      @DelmarvaBackyard  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback Bentley, it means a lot.

  • @judydemott
    @judydemott 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great and super informative!!

  • @tonyaction5284
    @tonyaction5284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!!! Got me hungry!!!
    My wife is ordering a food saver on Amazon as we speak!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
    We live in Miami, Florida and enjoy the outdoors very much.
    BBQ-ing, fishing hunting, you name it!!!!
    We’re looking forward to all your videos. Thanx so much brother👍🏼