Kittencals Papaya Pineapple Meat Tenderizer Food

KITTENCAL'S PAPAYA-PINEAPPLE MEAT TENDERIZER

Steps:

• Place the pineapple chunks, papaya chunks and water in a food processor; process until pureed and very smooth (do not add in any sugar).
• Divide the mixture into 1-cup plastic freezer containers then freeze.
• Add 1-2 cups thawed puree mixture to your favorite meat marinade and marinade overnight.

KITTENCAL'S EASY SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Prepare the ground beef into meatballs using your favorite recipe for meatballs, and shape into about 1-inch balls.
• Heat oil in a skillet, and brown the meatballs until no longer pink (you can also bake them in the oven) set aside.
• Drain the 2 cans of pineapple tidbits; set pineapple tidbits aside.
• If needed, add water to the juice to measure 2 cups, and place in a large saucepan (if the juice from the cans measures more than 2 cups add in all the juice with no water).
• To the juice/water mixture, stir in vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce, garlic, salad dressing, sweet and sour sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer (adding more brown sugar (or white sugar) to taste if desired.
• When the sauce is to desired taste, add in the cooked meatballs and carrots.
• Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Stir in green pepper, and reserved pineapple tidbits; cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes longer, or until green pepper is crisp-tender (do not over cook the peppers!).
• This step is only optional if you prefer a thicker sauce, in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth, and stir into the meatball mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
• Serve over rice.

KITTENCAL'S POT ROAST MARINADE AND TENDERIZER

Steps:

• Pierce meat with a fork all over.
• Sprinkle liberally with powdered tenderizer, then leave sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes in a large bowl.
• In the meantime, in a smaller bowl whisk together minced onion (or onion powder (if using) thyme, marjoram, red wine, wine vinegar, oil, lemon juice and minced garlic (if using) and black pepper.
• After the 30 minutes, pour the marinade over the roast in the bowl; rub in with hands to coat well.
• Place the roast in a large heavy-duty ziploc freezer bag.
• Pour the marinade from the bowl over the roast and close and seal bag.
• Turn the bag several times to coat.
• Place into a large bowl and refrigerate overnight (turning several times during refrigeration time).
• When ready to cook discard the marinade, and leave the roast out at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking (this is important, it relaxes the meat fibers which creates a more tender roast!).
• Season with salt and pepper, then cook as desired.