Mock Tender Steak
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About
Mock Tender Steak is a very tough cut of beef that starts out as a cone-shaped cut from the top blade of the chuck primal. It is a less expensive cut of beef that benefits from marinating and long, slow cooking.
High in connective tissue, mock tender steak benefits from long (12-24 hour) marinating in somewhat acidic marinades. Long, slow braising in wine or other acidic liquid also helps to break up the connective tissue.
To serve, cut in thin strips against the grain.
Properly cooked, mock tender steak can be both flavorful and not too chewy.
Information
Other names: Shoulder Tender, Chuck Tender Steak, Shoulder Petite Tender, Tender Medallions, Petite Filet, Chuck Clod Tender, Chuck Fillet Steak, Fish Steak
Translations: Izspēles Konkursa Steiks, Mock Konkurso Vienetų, Mock Tender odrezak, Mock thầu Steak, Stek Oferty Mock, Mock malse biefstuk, नकली निविदा स्टेक, Мок Тендерные Стейк, Mock Steak Διαγωνισμού, همية المناقصة ستيك, 모의의 부드러운 스테이크, Mock Nabídková Steak, Yari sa malambot Steak, 莫克投标牛排, Simulacre de bistec tendre, Mock Ponuková Steak, מוק סטייק המכרזים, Мок тендера Месо, モックテンダーステーキ, Steak tendre Mock, Mock zartes Steak, Håne Tender Steak, Simulacro de bistec tierno, Мок Тендерні Стейк, Mock търг Пържола
Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Other chuck cuts and tougher cuts of beef