Baking soda is a product that is used for baking, house cleaning and for tenderizing meat. In this article, we’ll show you how to quickly and easily cook much-needed pork, chicken or turkey with baking soda.
How baking soda works in tenderizing meat
Soda adds juiciness to meat, as it changes the physical composition of the meat fibers.
The fact is that food vault raises the pH level and makes the environment more alkaline.
This chemical reaction softens the proteins in the meat.
What do you need to tenderize meat with baking soda
You will need:
- Any kind of meat: chicken, pork, turkey, beef.
- Baking soda.
- Sharp kitchen knife.
- Measuring cup or spoon.
- Package with zipper.
Instead of a bag, you can use a glass or stainless steel bowl.
Do not use cast iron, aluminum or copper cookware.
How to tenderize meat with baking soda
To get soft and juicy meat, follow the instructions below:
- Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ½ cup of water for 12 ounces of meat.
- Dissolve baking soda in water in a zip lock bag.
- Leave the meat in the solution for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the meat and rinse with clean water.
After that, you can start cooking. Cutting tender meat is easier and faster.
The meat dish will turn out softer and juicier.
In addition to soda, you can also soften meat with brine.
