Is it best to shred meat hot or cold?
Chef's answer
The ideal method for achieving a hand pulled look to your shreds is by shredding hot....Benefits to shredding hot:
- Muscle fibers are easier to shred.
- Shredding reduces temperature significantly, saving time and energy in the chill cycle.
- Fine shreds are only possible if you shred hot.
- It gives you a more hand-pulled look.
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