Meat mallet

A meat mallet is a device used for pounding and tenderizing meats. Meat mallets come in a variety of styles and materials, with the most popular being metal. The end of the mallet may be smooth or tipped. It is essential to select a mallet that won't actually piece through the meat.

Substitute For a Meat Mallet

If you don't have a meat mallet you can use one of these alternatives:

• Use a saucer on edge to pound the piece of meat.  It's best to work on a sturdy wood surface rather than tile or stone surface.  I had to try this once while vacationing in a condo.  It worked "OK".
• OR - A meat tenderizer product such as Adolf's meat tenderizer, which is a powder made from natural enzymes.
• OR - You can marinate the meat in pineapple or papaya juice.  Both of these fruits contain a natural meat tenderizer enzyme called papain.

Where To Buy A Meat Mallet

These handy meat tenderizing tools are easily sourced in many grocery stores, Target stores, Walmart and most any kitchen shop.