How to make chops with a regular hammer and fork

Chops are one of the favorite dishes of many housewives. The meat becomes softer, easier to process, and a minimum of time is spent on frying. And any family member will like the taste. But what to do in situations where you need to beat meat, but you don’t have a special metal or wooden hammer at hand? Or a specific device - a tenderizer that makes the dish more tender? We offer a very simple method that can be used not only at home, but also on the go.

We use a simple hammer

In fact, you can beat the meat with anything you can find on hand. This could be an ordinary knife (its reverse side), a wooden board, a bottle of water, a heavy mug, or a garlic press. But initially special hammers were invented for a reason. Beating meat with this tool is the easiest.
If you don’t have a special device, you can use a regular metal hammer that hammers nails. But a little modification is needed.

Additional accessory

All special tools, such as a bush hammer (metal hammer) or a wooden mallet, have uniform notches that allow the meat to be beaten faster.

A tenderizer, or meat tenderizer, is an original device that has sharp needle ends. But not everyone has this tool at home. Moreover, it is not easy to clean after use.

You won't be able to beat the meat well with a simple hammer.It is absolutely flat, without any irregularities. It has no barbs or needles. What can replace them? To do this, you will need a simple addition - a very ordinary table fork.

How to use

There are several ways to use a hammer and fork to pound meat. The very first and simplest, which is often used at dachas or in conditions inaccessible to civilization. We take the fork in the left hand, the hammer in the right. Move the fork over the piece of meat and hit it with a hammer.

The second way is to hold both the fork and the hammer in one hand. This way.

To prevent the entire structure from moving, it can be secured with transparent tape or electrical tape. As a last resort, tie it with twine, cord or other dense thread.

Little hint

Housewives know that when beating, meat can fly in all directions. The same problem arises with our method - the softer it becomes, the more parts are separated from it.

To prevent this from happening, put it in a regular plastic bag, preferably of the highest density. A piece broken in this way will remain in the shape that is convenient for you. In addition, it will be easy to flip the chop to the other side, right in the bag.

Perfect meat

Salt, pepper or add spices should be added only after the meat is completely beaten. It can be dipped in flour, batter or breadcrumbs. Fry over high heat for no more than 4 minutes on each side.

Such chops turn out no less soft and juicy than when beating with special tools. And the taste is absolutely no different. And in situations where you are away from home (for example, at the dacha), this method is ideal for creating a delicious and tender dish.But even at home, using this method is very convenient and simple.