Is there a brine for beef?

Table of Contents:

1. Is there a brine for beef?
2. How do Chinese restaurants tenderize their beef?
3. How many minutes to boil beef to make it tender?
4. What happens if you have too much protein?
5. Do you weigh meat before or after cooking for macros?
6. Does cooked chicken breast weigh the same as raw?

Is there a brine for beef?

To wet brine a steak, combine 1 cup of kosher salt with 1 gallon of water and any additional seasonings you'd like. Make sure the meat is fully submerged in the brining solution, then store in the fridge. When ready to cook, remove the meat from the solution and pat down with paper towels as best you can.

How do Chinese restaurants tenderize their beef?

This is how to tenderise beef with a Chinese restaurant method called “velveting beef”. Also used for chicken, it's a simple, highly effective technique using baking soda that transforms economical beef so it's incredibly tender in stir fries and stir fried noodles.

How many minutes to boil beef to make it tender?

It takes at least 90 minutes at a strong simmer to tenderize. I usually plan for two hours cook time at the very least. Yes, the meat will shrink some.

What happens if you have too much protein?

Excess protein consumed is usually stored as fat, while the surplus of amino acids is excreted. This can lead to weight gain over time, especially if you consume too many calories while trying to increase your protein intake.

Do you weigh meat before or after cooking for macros?

The best way to get the most accurate and consistent food measurement is to weigh and log foods before cooking. That's because the nutrition facts panels give us details for food in its packaged state.

Does cooked chicken breast weigh the same as raw?

In general, meat, poultry and fish will shrink about 25 percent when cooked. Sixteen ounces (1 pound) of raw boneless, skinless chicken breast will therefore yield about 12 ounces of cooked chicken. ... As you can see, 4 ounces raw is comparable to 3 ounces cooked calorically.