HIC Kitchen's Dual Meat Tenderizer, with dual surfaces, is specially designed to flatten tender cuts into thin cutlets and break down the muscle fibers in tougher cuts for a more tender and consistent texture. Weighing nearly 2-pounds (835-grams), this must-have of cooking supplies is well balanced for efficient use. Tenderizing meat helps elevate otherwise tougher cuts to a higher culinary standard. For best results, work with chilled cuts of meat. Before tenderizing, always place a cutting board under the meat to protect countertops. Use the smooth side to flatten tender meat into cutlets. Or, use the toothed side to tenderize. Strike the cut with a firm pressure, working thicker areas more and thinner areas less.