HIC Kitchen Dual Meat Tenderizer — practical two-sided tool for flattening cutlets and tenderizing tougher cuts to achieve consistent texture and even cooking. Key benefits - Produces consistent thickness and texture for faster, more even cooking and predictable results. - Two-sided design: smooth face for flattening thin cutlets, textured face for breaking down fibers in tougher cuts. - Solid, balanced weight helps deliver controlled force with fewer strikes, reducing effort and uneven pounding. - Nonporous, reusable chrome-plated zinc construction for durability and easy cleaning. Features and specifications - Material: chrome-plated zinc; strong, durable and nonporous. - Weight: nearly 2 pounds (835 grams) for effective, controlled pounding. - Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 3.25 inches. - Two working faces: smooth side flattens meat into thin cutlets; textured side tenderizes tougher cuts. - Designed to work on chilled meats. How it solves common kitchen problems - Prevents uneven thickness that causes overcooking or undercooking: use the smooth side to get uniform cutlets for quick frying or breading. - Tenderizes cheaper or tougher cuts so they cook more tender and absorb marinades better: use the textured side to break muscle fibers. - Reduces prep time by combining flattening and tenderizing in one, well-balanced tool. Practical use instructions - Place meat on a cutting board to protect the counter. - Trim away excess fat. - Hold the meat steady and firmly strike with the smooth or textured side as needed. - Work both sides of the piece of meat to achieve equal thickness and even tenderizing. - Designed for use on chilled meats for best control and results. Use scenarios - Chicken schnitzel or scallopini: use the smooth side to flatten chicken breasts to uniform thin cutlets for quick pan-frying and even browning. - Pork or veal cutlets: flatten to consistent thickness before breading and frying to ensure a uniform cook and texture. - Flank steak, skirt steak, or tougher chuck cuts: use the textured side to tenderize and help marinades penetrate, then slice thin for stir-fries, tacos, or sandwiches. Performance and care notes - Well balanced and heavy enough for effective tenderizing while remaining easy to control. - Nonporous chrome-plated zinc resists absorption of odors and flavors; reusable for repeated meal prep. - Use a cutting board or other protective surface during pounding to protect countertops and the tool. What you get - One HIC Kitchen Dual Meat Tenderizer, chrome-plated zinc, 6 x 2 x 3.25 inches, ~835 grams — two-sided for flattening and tenderizing, designed for chilled meats and everyday kitchen use.