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How To Tenderize Steak (Recipe)

There's nothing quite like a nice, juicy steak, but the best cuts can easily break your grocery budget. Luckily, this simple salt dry brining process will turn even the cheapest cuts into tender, juicy steaks the whole family will love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time: 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 2 steaks
Calories 306kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Paper Towels

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs petite sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Arrange the steaks on a plate, cover each side with about 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, then use your fingers to press the salt into the meat.
    Massage the coarse salt into the steaks to tenderize them.
  • Let the steaks sit for 45 minutes to an hour, or longer for thicker cuts.
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  • Use paper towels to wipe the excess salt off the steaks and pat them dry.
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  • Season as desired, then grill until desired doneness.
    After waiting forty-five minutes to an hour to give the salt time to tenderize the steak, blot it dry and cook it on a hot pan or grill.

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Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Protein: 50g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 3617mg | Potassium: 776mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg