If you are like me and buy a lot of inexpensive cuts of meat, a meat tenderizer mallet is something you need. These tools will help turn a cheap cut of meat into a tender, melt in your mouth piece of meat like the more expensive cuts. I use one of these on even expensive cuts of meat to make them even more tender. Today I’m going to show you some of the best meat tenderizer mallets you can buy.
Here is a quick glance of the 5 best meat tenderizer mallets we will be reviewing:
- OXO Softworks Meat Tenderizer
- KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer
- Norpro 165 Grip-EZ Meat Hammer
- Checkered Chef Meat Tenderizer
- Ekco Meat Tenderizer
Best Meat Tenderizer Mallet Reviews
OXO SoftWorks Meat Tenderizer
The OXO SoftWorks Meat Tenderizer is a two sided mallet; one side is flat and the other side is rigid. Use the rigid side for tenderizing all those tough cuts of meat and use the flat side for pounding your meats flat. This hammer is perfect for all types of meat, from beef to chicken.
It has a non-slip contoured handle that is easy to hold on to, and it is also dishwasher safe. If you are looking for a decent meat tenderizer mallet, you can’t go wrong with the OXO SoftWorks. You can check it out here.
KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer
The KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer is the perfect tenderizer mallet for anyone looking to tenderize and/or flatten their meats. It is two sided; one is smooth, and the other one is textured. Use the smooth side to flatten meats such as chicken or pork for cutlets. Use the textured side for tenderizing.
I buy lots of cheaper cuts of meat, so a tool like this comes in really handy for making those tough cuts nice and tender. Some tools are made of plastic, but his one is made of aluminum with a soft-grip handle. One thing to mention about this tenderizer mallet is that it is hand wash only, so no putting it in the dishwasher. You can check it out here.
Norpro 165 Grip-EZ Meat Hammer
The Norpro 165 Grip-EZ Meat Hammer is a heavy-duty tenderizer that is great for flattening or tenderizing your chicken, beef, pork or other meats. It is dual-sided, with a smooth side for flattening your meats, and a rigid side for tenderizing.
This particular meat mallet has a large handle with finger indents to help with easy gripping. You can use if for either right or left handed use. It is recommended that you wash this one by hand as it has been noted to lose its finish in the dishwasher. To check it out go here.
Checkered Chef Meat Tenderizer
The Checkered Chef Meat Tenderizer is sturdy constructed meat tenderizer mallet that is made of aluminum which extends from the head through the handle. It has a non-stick coating that protects the aluminum and also makes this one dishwasher safe.
This tenderizer has a double sided head, one side smooth for flattening meats and the other side textured to tenderize your meats. It has a good amount of weight as well, so you can let the mallet do all the work of tenderizing or flattening. If you like your meats tender, this is a good choice. To check it out go here.
Ekco Meat Tenderizer
The Ekco Meat Tenderizer is an economical meat tenderizer mallet that will get the job done. If you like your meats tender, or buy a lot of cheaper cuts of meat that can be tough, this is something you need. It has a good amount of weight to help with pounding meat into a delicious, tender cut.
It has a two-sided textured head, with a plastic handle. This particular meat hammer is dishwasher safe. The head on this one is a bit small however, so it will take you a bit longer to tenderize larger cuts of meat. It is sturdy enough to hold up and get the job done. You can check it out here.
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