Electric Meat Tenderizers & Accessories

Using an electric meat tenderizer is a great way to tenderize cuts of meat and poultry and allow various marinades to soak deep into the food prior to cooking. They shorten both preparation and cooking times and promote consistent texture throughout the food, making it more tender in the process.

When shopping for an electric meat tenderizer there are several considerations you must keep in mind;

Thickness of food: You must consider what the average size of food portions you will want to tenderize. Some electric meat tenderizers are only able to safely handle cuts of meat up to an inch thick. If you plan on tenderizing larger cuts you should look for a machine designed for that purpose.

Types of food: Do you intend to tenderize mostly beef or poultry, or various kinds of both? Some machines are designed primarily with meat in mind and they are not optimal for tenderizing poultry. Others perform well for all types of foods.

Number of blades: Electric meat tenderizers come in a variety of designs, with most having 8,16,24 or more blades. The greater the number of blades the more efficient the actual work becomes. If you envision doing a lot of tenderizing you’d probably be wise to select a model with a higher number of blades. The highest quality blades are made of stainless steel and we recommend that you insist on these blades when deliberating which model to buy.

Discs: Many meat tenderizers have interchangeable discs and we recommend that you focus on models that have this feature. The discs have varied surfaces, each being more suitable for specific foods such as beef, pork, chicken, etc.

Anchoring: It is critical that you survey the anchoring features in any design you are considering. It goes without saying that a machine with sharp blades and discs spinning at high speed should be securely fastened to the table, countertop or whatever surface it is resting on. Some models have better safety features than others and we urge you to take a good look at this specific aspect of any meat tenderizer that you are thinking of purchasing.

Routine maintenance: Look for designs that are easily disassembled for cleaning. Avoid models with excessive nooks and crannies in the surface of the machine as these are breeding grounds for salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Pay particular attention to the ease (or not) in which blades and discs can be removed for cleaning.

Here's a short video showing the capabilities of one kind of electric meat tenderizer.

We recommend that you purchase your electric meat tenderizer from a manufacturer with a solid reputation for producing high quality food related appliances. If you do, chances are that you will buy a machine that will literally last for decades.

We hope we’ve helped educate you on some of the more important considerations to keep in mind when selecting an electric meat tenderizer.

Happy Shopping!

	Deni MT45 Meat Tenderizer, 45 Blade List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $12.00
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	OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $11.49
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	Deni MT149 Handheld 49-Blade Stainless-Steel Meat Tenderizer with Safety Lock List Price: $41.99 Sale Price: $19.46
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	Microplane 48103 Meat Tenderizer, Red List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $19.95
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	Norpro Professional Meat Tenderizer List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $4.31
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	Jaccard Simply Better Meat Tenderizer Knife 45 Blade Stainless Steel Md: 200345NS List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: $22.50 Used From: $25.00
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	OXO Good Grips Wooden Meat Tenderizer List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $6.95
	OXO Good Grips Wooden Utensils are made of solid beech wood with a natural oil finish. The Wooden Meat Tenderizer has one side to flatten and one side to tenderize. and features a large, comfortable handle.

	Jaccard Supertendermatic 48-Blade Tenderizer List Price: $35.00 Sale Price: $19.29
	Original multi-blade hand-held meat tenderizer. Maximized cooking results from less expensive cuts of meat

	Norpro Grip-EZ Professional Meat Tenderizer List Price: $8.49 Sale Price: $4.43
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