Okay, this sounds weird, but stay with me: baking soda. It’s the chemistry teacher’s trick for making tough cuts buttery soft. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon per pound of steak, rub it in, and let it sit for 15–20 minutes. Then rinse it off thoroughly—you don’t want soap-flavored steak (unless you’re into that, no judgment).
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This little powder raises the pH of the meat’s surface, making it harder for the proteins to tighten up during cooking. The result? A steak that practically melts on your tongue. Just don’t tell your dinner guests—let them think you’re a grill wizard.
