Is this a meat tenderizer?

[BAPyessir6]

Friend got this from a garage sale. She said it is for crushing eggshells to use in plant fertilizer. Isn't it also an old fashioned meat tenderizer?

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Yes

 

[jennyema]

You never need it

 

[dragnlaw]

Wow - it sure is different and if that is one I'm certainly glad they've evolved. It really looks very much like it might be. But I think perhaps the cook using it would have to have been mighty careful.

I use the flat side of mine for schnitzel and that's about it.

 

[SGM Chef]

Jaccard Meat Tenderizer

That old manual version is a lot less scary than the electric model.

Next visit to the meat dept., if you can find Swiss steak, it is typically Round steak treated with this type/style of tool.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Yes, you can also get good results with the side of a heavy saucer.

 

[blissful]

I would use it for tenderizing meats (if we ate meats). It would also be handy in the kitchen if someone broke into your house, you have a weapon. (no joke)
*newspaper headlines: woman protects family against burgler with meat tenderizer-go you!*