HIC Kitchen Dual Sided Meat Tenderizer Marinating Prep Tool, 835 Grams

I wanted a more compact meat pounder than the hammer style that is also commonly in use, and which I have used. I like this design better. Its easy to use, easy to clean, and the reversible surface is effective, with the flat side being best for simply pounding the meat until it is thinner, and the spiked side for making things like swiss steak using tough cuts of meat that need more aggressive tenderizing.Other reviewers have noted that the nylon ring that is part of the assembly may not be durable. I share that concern, but I tested the unit without the ring and it worked fine. That exercise was a simulation of what might happen if the ring were to break.

This tenderizer is amazing. The quality is great and it's dishwasher safe. There are very few dishwasher safe tenderizers available and I've always wondered why with bacteria on meat it's important to clean everything well and that can be difficult with most tenderizers to clean between the points. I have seen this style of tenderizer for over twice the price at a box store with no difference. If you cook this is worth the investment and will probably last you a lifetime.

My husband can keep his mallet type meat tenderizer, this is so much better. It is compact and easy to use. Plus since it is round, it can be used to crush crackers in a round bowl with ease. Since it is so compact, it can sit in a small space on my counter for easy use instead of having to dig in a drawer when I want to use it. It does a great job tenderizing chicken. The weight of the item does the work for you.

Seen a video on YouTube of a man using this To make smash burgers. Searched Amazon and found it. The smooth side makes the best smash burger press on my Blackstone griddle. If you like authentic smash burgers it's a must have.

Very well made and a great value.

Very nice stainless steel finish. Nice weight and easy to clean.

Excellent product. I use it on chicken, pork, and steaks. It is very sturdy and easy to use.

I can already tell that the ergonomics are so much better than my old wooden meat hammer, which was a beotch to clean. The complaints about the spikes hitting your hand? I can see how that’s possible but it doesn’t seem like a real issue.Only two minor gripes:1) it should really ship with a couple extra plastic O-rings to isolate the handle and pounding surface. You can tell the one included will dry out and crack quickly. Or better yet, a silicone ring would last forever. I can see myself going to the hardware store down the line to try to fix this - and I wish I wouldn’t have to! The ring is pretty necessary to prevent nasty meat bacteria build up, as a spacer to keep the screw flush with the flat side, and it provides a wee bit of mechanical isolation to stave off carpal tunnel if you pound a lot of meat. Sorry for that last sentance but I’m standing by its accuracy.2) mine shipped IMPOSSIBLY TIGHT. I’m fairly strong and there’s no way I could separate the two pieces. My fix was first freezing it (metal contracts), which didn’t help at all, but when followed by running under hot water, it unscrewed with relative ease.I hope my ramblings can be helpful to others!Also v stoked to not pay Williams Sonoma prices for a top quality kitchen tool!

love that it is all one metal piece - no handle to break off or wear out, it is one solid piece. Its smaller than you think however - but I have used it on chicken and it packs a punch. I hope I never have to buy another.

finish is fine but this tenderizer should have been larger.

Its tiny... so kinda useless. unless you are pounding out a quail...

Muy bueno!

Me gustó para romper el hielo.