Rating: - Great product
Works really well for tougher meats. Easy to use. Can disassemble for easy washing in dishwasher. Very sturdy. Overall, a well designed and well made product.
Rating: - It is what it is
I saw this in Emiril Live and bought it.
I love it, wife thinks the meat I now serve is more tender. Not filet, but it does turn a round or sirloin into a near filet tender beef cut.
Rating: - Terderizes meat perfectly
The Jaccard does the job and does it well.
It does have two draw backs:
#1 The cover falls off very easily. It needs some dimples to hold it on better.
#2 Try not to disassemble the unit (take the cartridge out). If you do, it is horrible to try to reassemble the unit. I have spent 10 minutes trying to get the knifes all in line to get it to go back together. I now just put it in the dish washer and the dish washer does an excellent job of cleaning it.
Rating: - recommended but use with caution
The Jaccard consists of tiny little blades arranged in an array of 2 rows. The spring loaded mechanism pierces the meat when locked, and when unlocked ejects the blade cartridge for easy cleaning. The concept is to cut through tough connective tissue by making tiny cuts in the meat. Pretty straightforward.
One is tempted to jaccard a piece of steak several times on both sides, as is suggested. However this would be a mistake. The tiny holes created conduct heat very efficiently, and would cause the meat to overcook very quickly. Also, the holes seep juices especially when the ... Read More
Rating: - Jaccard Simply Better 45 Knife Meat Tenderizer
After using a regular meat pounder for years, I was told about the new Jaccard Simply Better 45 Knife Meat Tenderizer with Removable Cartridge. It is great! I use it on steak, pork chops and chicken breasts. It makes the meat cook quicker and certainly more tender, plus it saves all that pounding. Love it!
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