Does pineapple make steak tender?
Chef's answer
Pineapple is a fruit that pairs well with beef, pork, chicken and some types of fish. While imparting a great deal of flavor, pineapple juice helps tenderize tough cuts of meat. The enzyme in pineapple, bromelain, digests protein, softening the tissues in meat before cooking it..
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Pineapple is a safe, healthy choice during pregnancy. Someone might have told you to avoid this fruit because it may cause early miscarriage or bring on labor. However, this is just a myth. There's no scientific evidence to support that pineapple is dangerous during pregnancy..
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Peel pineapple, leaving just the leaves on top. Boil pineapple in seafood-boil-seasoned water for 8-10 minutes. Taste-test and allow to soak for a more spiciness..
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Eating it may be particularly advantageous for women because its high vitamin C content plays an important role in supporting healthy bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Furthermore, pineapple provides nutrients, such as copper and several B vitamins, that are important during pregnancy.
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Quarter a whole unpeeled pineapple lengthwise, cutting through the leaves and base. Stand each quarter upright and cut away the center core. Lay each wedge skin-side down and cut the flesh into slices, stopping when you hit the peel..
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If your tongue is still a burning fire, there's hope yet: Cooking the pineapple (grill it, roast it, or even blanch it) can remove most of the enzymes. Or pair the fruit with a creamy dairy product (yogurt, ice cream, creme fraiche).
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Tacos al pastor are made from thin strips of pork that have been marinated in spices and chiles and then stacked onto a long spit called a trompo. In many -- but not all -- cases, a pineapple and onion are placed on top of the spit. As the meat cooks, the outside layer gets crispy from exposure to the heat.
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Apparently nothing, as it is theorized that al pastor is a Mexican version of Lebanese kebabs/gyros, circa 1930. I am not a fan of sweet/sour, but will make a quick marinade for pork in pineapple juice. ... In Mexico City, the pineapple is pretty common. And as he says, it's not crushed, but rather stuck...
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