HIC Kitchen Heavyweight Meat Tenderizer Mallet Marinating Prep Tool, Double Sided, Aluminum, For Flattening Cutlets, Tenderizing

HIC Kitchens Heavyweight Meat Tenderizer and Ice Cracker Marinating Prep Tool is designed to flatten, tenderize, and prepare meats for improved texture, flavor, and even cooking. Made from heavyweight aluminum, this double-sided tenderizer is well balanced, durable, and strong for both kitchen and bar use. The smooth side flattens tender meats like veal, poultry, or fish into thin cutlets, while the textured side tenderizes tougher cuts of beef, pork, or game. Always use over a cutting board to protect countertops, trim excess fat, and strike with firm, even pressure to achieve uniform thickness without breaking through the meat. It also functions as an ice cracker for breaking cubes and large chunks, making it a practical multitool for meal prep and entertaining. Ideal for everyday cooking and holiday feasts, its perfect for preparing dishes such as braciole, chicken fried steak, veal or chicken cordon bleu, wiener schnitzel, cube steak, roulades, and tenderized cuts ready for marinating, brining, or grilling. Tenderizing meat before cooking helps create uniform thickness, shortens cooking time, and enhances flavor absorption for juicy, tender results. Nonporous and easy to clean, HIC Kitchens Heavyweight Meat Tenderizer and Ice Cracker is built for lasting use in both home and professional kitchens. Hand wash in warm, soapy water. Brought to you by HIC, a third-generation family owned and operated company in the USA since 1957.