188 meat tenderizer recipes

Braised pork shoulder with ground coriander, white wine, new potatoes, and mushrooms. A one-pot Dutch oven braise with warm spice and fork-tender meat.

Microwave steamed lobster cooked in salted lemon water in just 12 minutes. A fast, no-fuss method for whole live lobster with tender, sweet meat.

Mennonite schnitzel with flour-coated veal steaks braised in onions and sour cream gravy. A traditional comfort dish with tender meat and creamy pan sauce.

Stuffed elk steaks with a bread, green pepper, and celery dressing, browned and pressure cooked until tender. A classic way to cook lean game meat.

Italian-style venison pot roast braised low and slow in red wine, tomato sauce, and oregano. A Dutch oven recipe that turns lean game meat fork-tender with rich gravy.

Bacon-wrapped pork chops stacked with onion, tomato, and a lemon slice, then crisscrossed in bacon and baked juicy. The lemon and vegetables steam into the meat for tender, flavorful chops.

Flour-dredged round steak slow cooks with carrots, celery, and tomato sauce in this classic Swiss steak where the crockpot does all the work, transforming tough meat into tender, saucy comfort food.

Spicy Indian lamb curry with garam masala, cayenne, and cardamom, simmered until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.

Tender caribou simmered in mustard oil with turmeric, cumin, ginger and garlic. This wild game curry brings bold Indian spices to lean, rich-flavored caribou meat.

Savory crab shortcakes with tender crab meat and sliced hard-boiled eggs in a creamy sauce, spooned over warm split biscuits. Comfort food in 30 minutes.

Porridge meat loaf made with oatmeal, beef, and pork baked in a water bath for a tender, steamed texture. Seasoned with savory, thyme, and red wine.

Carne guisada, a Tex-Mex beef stew braised with cumin, chili powder, serrano peppers, and tomato paste. Fork-tender stew meat in a thick, spiced gravy.

Slow-roasted wild duck basted in flambed dry sherry with onion juice, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Braised breast-side down for tender, flavorful meat.

Baked oranges boiled whole until tender, then baked in a red cinnamon candy syrup and chilled overnight. A sweet, spiced fruit side dish for roasted meats.

Buttered Belgian endive: sliced endive braised in butter, lemon juice, and water until tender-crisp. A classic French bistro side for roasted meats, fish, or eggs.

Malaysian-inspired slow cooker beef with jalapeño, coriander, cumin, ginger, and coconut. Set it on low for 12 hours and come home to fork-tender, richly spiced meat.