Velveting vs. Needle Tenderizing meat

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  • @Christoph1888
    @Christoph1888 Місяць тому +5112

    1st time I velveted beef i was shocked at the difference it makes. It's quick and easy, just 15mins works well.

    • @ankitsood2932
      @ankitsood2932 Місяць тому +28

      Is washing and drying the meat a deterrent? Beating your meat seems to be an easier way to getting a similar end result

    • @initialyeet3951
      @initialyeet3951 Місяць тому +48

      @@ankitsood2932Tenderizing by pounding doesn’t yield the same texture as velveting.

    • @Christoph1888
      @Christoph1888 Місяць тому +30

      @@ankitsood2932 I don't tap it dry just rinse it in a colander. The meat will have sauce added to the stir-fry anyway. It just goes from being quite tough to almost melt in your mouth depending how long u leave it. You can over do it and the texture is almost like fish.

    • @insaniittyy
      @insaniittyy Місяць тому +11

      I just marinate beef in ginger to tenderize it works so well not hard and adds an amazing subtle ginger flavor

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 15 днів тому +1

      @@ankitsood2932You don’t have to rinse it. I’ve never seen them rinse it on the Chinese cooking channels.

  • @itsROMPERS...
    @itsROMPERS... Місяць тому +2622

    Velveting works better if you use moisture, like soy sauce.
    Needling is ok on certain cuts, but using it on steak can make the meat texture really mealy.
    Best kept to stir fry.

    • @joeycampbell940
      @joeycampbell940 Місяць тому +9

      No

    • @MungusBeans
      @MungusBeans Місяць тому +44

      ​@@joeycampbell940 thanks Joey

    • @Omega_1111
      @Omega_1111 Місяць тому +8

      Hear me out... Country fried steak

    • @moltenspageti
      @moltenspageti Місяць тому

      @@joeycampbell940the fuck you mean no

    • @Pallamut
      @Pallamut Місяць тому +3

      All that water and all she had to do was use moisture, lmao

  • @greggollaher5053
    @greggollaher5053 Місяць тому +694

    Both work well. It's good ro see the basics covered because they make a huge difference. Well done.

    • @MorgansBeauty22
      @MorgansBeauty22 28 днів тому +2

      Right! I love fancy videos but seeing skilled and seasoned chefs cover basic things that helps at home cooks is the way to do youtube cooking videos that will never get old or run out

  • @ashenfox3535
    @ashenfox3535 Місяць тому +51

    Velveting is the best when you're making very saucy stir frys as it allows the meat to pick up more sauce.

  • @malachieclipse9507
    @malachieclipse9507 Місяць тому +3

    I personally do 3 hours in a pineapple spiced slurry

  • @sarinthratong-ngork3034
    @sarinthratong-ngork3034 Місяць тому +328

    Skirt steak is already tender. Should have used flank steak instead, to see real results.

    • @onlymyself7225
      @onlymyself7225 Місяць тому +15

      I would like this , I can only get flank here in Canada where I am sadly

    • @Omega_1111
      @Omega_1111 Місяць тому +6

      ​@@onlymyself7225I can say needling works. Country fried steak uses a flank steak that is supposed to be needled, really good

    • @davidbickle5
      @davidbickle5 Місяць тому +1

      I came here to say that lol

    • @The_Sleepiest_Socialist
      @The_Sleepiest_Socialist Місяць тому +5

      Should’ve used brisket, that would have been a real test.

    • @CookingwithShereen
      @CookingwithShereen  Місяць тому +52

      Skirt is not tender, it’s incredibly chewy.

  • @santiagopomi6451
    @santiagopomi6451 27 днів тому +17

    I also put cornstarch and soy in the marinade when velveting

  • @FionaApplewright
    @FionaApplewright Місяць тому +475

    Learning the cornstarch trick changed my life. I don't rinse it, though, since it's usually used with cornstarch in the sauce anyways. You absolutely have to let it set, however.

    • @icxcnika2037
      @icxcnika2037 Місяць тому +95

      baking soda not cornstarch

    • @sjn8768
      @sjn8768 Місяць тому

      @@icxcnika2037both

    • @chefpaul420
      @chefpaul420 Місяць тому +14

      Both!

    • @melissadunton3534
      @melissadunton3534 Місяць тому +28

      Cornstarch doesn’t tenderize meat…it’s not a base like baking soda.
      Though vinegar or lemon juice work well as acids if you’re going to marinate it before cooking.
      If using venison I find it’s better to use an acid to tenderize it since it’s leaner than beef. 😊

    • @feefeee
      @feefeee Місяць тому +6

      You gotta wash out the soda

  • @MarcusB69
    @MarcusB69 Місяць тому +77

    Velveting for the win!!

  • @davidjiang1437
    @davidjiang1437 Місяць тому +55

    As a Chinese, I've never seen anyone putting baking soda into meat....Just use corn starch and oil and cook with high heat, most tender meat you will eat

    • @LaraOlina
      @LaraOlina Місяць тому +9

      corn starch doesn't tenderize meat tho afaik it's used so the sauce sticks better.
      you can also use lemon juice, fish sauce or anything acidic. and I've seen other Chinese cooks recommend backing powder/soda as well.

    • @JesusIncarnationYHWH
      @JesusIncarnationYHWH Місяць тому

      no, that is not from chinese

    • @Avanity1
      @Avanity1 Місяць тому +4

      Actually it is a common technique used in Chinese restaurants all the time but Chinese home cooks don't really do this.

    • @megacheese
      @megacheese Місяць тому +1

      Cornstarch keeps the inside moist, baking soda tenderizes the meat, it's an extremely common method i'm truly surprised you've never seen it before.

    • @SilentNights185
      @SilentNights185 18 днів тому

      We do this at restaurants

  • @Omega_Shanron
    @Omega_Shanron Місяць тому +67

    Velveting the meat helps the sauce to stick to it.
    It's not just about tenderising, it's about enhancing the meal as well.

  • @martaaltheide5146
    @martaaltheide5146 Місяць тому +57

    Yummy!
    Velveting for me I can’t store another gadget lol

    • @drdrew3
      @drdrew3 Місяць тому +5

      Needling for me. I can’t spend an hour waiting for baking soda and drying

    • @theclimbingchef
      @theclimbingchef Місяць тому +5

      Just use a fork

    • @timsans1170
      @timsans1170 Місяць тому

      ​@@theclimbingchef
      I actually have that exact gadget in my drawer for years!
      Would it be good to use on a London Broil?
      And if so, just how crazy do you get with it???

    • @theclimbingchef
      @theclimbingchef Місяць тому

      @timsans1170 yup, would be good for London broil. You can go over it a couple times, just make sure you wash it very thoroughly. Mechanical/manual punch type meat tenderizers are known for contaminating meat from not being washed properly. Never ever buy pretenderized meat from a store

    • @theclimbingchef
      @theclimbingchef Місяць тому

      @timsans1170 it's good, just wash it extremely well. Because there is so many touch points, it is a high cause for contamination.
      Never ever buy mechanically/manually tenderized meat. Always tenderize yourself

  • @CulturalProspect
    @CulturalProspect Місяць тому +49

    Do both. " Needle then, " velvet " . 🤷🏾

  • @KateCarew
    @KateCarew Місяць тому +2

    I really appreciate the frankness here
    Love the options and side by side too
    Thanks Shareen!

  • @RydianCraig
    @RydianCraig Місяць тому +7

    Now I want fajitas real bad...

  • @IvanValerioCortesi
    @IvanValerioCortesi Місяць тому +53

    Just the perfect QUEEN in the kitchen

    • @Matryanic
      @Matryanic Місяць тому

      She might get an auntie title from Uncle Roger!

  • @iamza.
    @iamza. 21 день тому +1

    Wow... How helpful this was....

  • @Serene80
    @Serene80 Місяць тому +48

    You... don't need to wash the meat. You generally can't taste the baking soda unless you put too much...

  • @michaelbresciani7390
    @michaelbresciani7390 Місяць тому +2

    Shereen! Youre the best!

  • @turtle4llama
    @turtle4llama Місяць тому +2

    Velvetting is so easy and effective, I can't imagine using any other method.

  • @jasonhemphill8525
    @jasonhemphill8525 8 днів тому

    Your production is very nice!

  • @GNunya
    @GNunya Місяць тому +5

    This was a good video. Thank you.

  • @timdifiore534
    @timdifiore534 Місяць тому +3

    GREAT VIDEO!!! Thank you for this!!

  • @dianareddell1496
    @dianareddell1496 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the video/research!

  • @nuclearstudios651
    @nuclearstudios651 Місяць тому +1

    It’s been 6 years and I still love her

  • @SoniaG024
    @SoniaG024 Місяць тому +5

    Or ask your butcher to run it through the machine when you buy it. They know what you mean

  • @tideltas
    @tideltas Місяць тому

    Both these dishes looked so good...wow!

  • @RaycerX19
    @RaycerX19 Місяць тому +5

    Hi Shereen, love your stuff. Sometimes I marinate 15 min in fresh pineapple juice.

    • @vpham92688
      @vpham92688 Місяць тому +1

      pineapple has natural enzymes to tenderize the meat..

  • @corey7975
    @corey7975 28 днів тому +1

    Rinse the meat in cold water for at least 30 minutes before velveting the meat. makes a huge difference

  • @RyanPowerhouse
    @RyanPowerhouse 15 днів тому

    Thank you Sharon

  • @jedb9677
    @jedb9677 Місяць тому +6

    That's not the correct way to velvet meat. Kenji Lopez Alt describes the process much better. It's not just baking soda.

    • @VGJunky
      @VGJunky Місяць тому

      it can be
      you can also do corn starch, eggs, egg whites, and marinades, and he also suggest washing/squeezing out
      all those are just different ways to marinade

  • @frednovaes5888
    @frednovaes5888 20 днів тому

    I love your cooking and your videos!!! Nice job with the chopsticks too!!!You are getting better!!!

  • @SSJ4Brohan
    @SSJ4Brohan 20 днів тому

    "Message it in ther" 😂

  • @cmadd498
    @cmadd498 Місяць тому +3

    Skirt steak is already tender. Try it with new york strip or flank that would be a test.

  • @paullee7071
    @paullee7071 Місяць тому +2

    Skirt steak is pretty tender try with a sirloin to see if it really works. I could be wrong

  • @user-uj1ix8zl6j
    @user-uj1ix8zl6j Місяць тому

    That looks so good!

  • @demekonrn
    @demekonrn Місяць тому +7

    She's so likable😊

  • @janetjennings7324
    @janetjennings7324 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this!!

  • @mikeismasri
    @mikeismasri Місяць тому

    thank you for this video!

  • @nononsense5182
    @nononsense5182 Місяць тому +2

    I needle mine with a FORK 💯😁😅Shereen!!
    Both ways look DELICIOUS 😋

  • @MyLife-if4gr
    @MyLife-if4gr 26 днів тому

    won't lie both looks good i'm hungry right now lol

  • @kitcar2000
    @kitcar2000 Місяць тому +1

    Velveting also improves the flavour by speeding the maillard reaction.

  • @MrTonyharrell
    @MrTonyharrell Місяць тому +11

    What if,….I do both?👍

  • @NathaliaMedina92
    @NathaliaMedina92 Місяць тому +10

    I’ve tried tenderizing with kiwi or pineapple. It works great and adds beautiful flavor especially if you will be grilling the meat.

    • @Solonneysa
      @Solonneysa 25 днів тому

      denaturing proteins with acid isn't the same as tenderizing

  • @Nameless-lk8ld
    @Nameless-lk8ld 21 день тому +1

    Not using that needle gadget. Parents used it and I am amazed we survived. The food poisoning potential is a NO from me. I took micro biology in college and that tool is a nightmare.😂 Velveting for the win! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @snoyes5687
    @snoyes5687 Місяць тому +6

    Man I wish we were friends. LOL.

  • @elisabethjones4917
    @elisabethjones4917 Місяць тому

    That looks beyond fire. Ain't even had breakfast, but I'll take that. "Give me piece..come on now give me piece."

  • @sharazar
    @sharazar Місяць тому

    love my needle tenderizer. will need to try the velvet but my be to much work to dry for me.

  • @chimera7521
    @chimera7521 Місяць тому

    That second dish looks so good. I want that recipe.

  • @MegaShyguy2
    @MegaShyguy2 Місяць тому +6

    This looks okay, but check out wokgod's video for this brcause his is a more direct comparison. You seemed to cook each one differently which can impact the final result, where he cooks each sample in oil with no other thing to influence the tenderness

    • @kwhatten
      @kwhatten 7 днів тому

      @MegaShyGuy2 WokGod ALSO velvets with baking soda.

  • @adamstevenson2485
    @adamstevenson2485 20 днів тому

    I want to try both.

  • @DisasterZone-rh1wh
    @DisasterZone-rh1wh Місяць тому +12

    I really value your content and you do a great job with editing and presentation. I sure wish I could take a class from you

    • @debdoepke9866
      @debdoepke9866 Місяць тому

      This would be a great side gig, earning the income you and your content deserve.

  • @moniequajohnson3094
    @moniequajohnson3094 Місяць тому

    Wow it looks amazing

  • @No_one448
    @No_one448 Місяць тому

    Looks amazing

  • @nater1328
    @nater1328 Місяць тому

    Why did I blush when she raised her eyebrow at “wet the beef”? 😳

  • @MtnBadger
    @MtnBadger Місяць тому +1

    I bought a needle tenderizer and never looked back.

  • @dariadykyj2179
    @dariadykyj2179 Місяць тому

    You are the best!

  • @kyosanim9581
    @kyosanim9581 15 днів тому

    Appearance wise, the first dish, looks better than the second.

  • @claywebb786
    @claywebb786 Місяць тому +1

    I'm interested in seeing both techniques on the same piece

  • @mjc4942
    @mjc4942 29 днів тому

    You got spicy with that joke😜😍

  • @CainFreemont
    @CainFreemont 18 днів тому

    Seems like sometime in the last 6 months to a year, everyone collectively decided they were all velveting their meat now. This technique really has blown through the food content creator circuit.

  • @chocolatecake1865
    @chocolatecake1865 Місяць тому

    Amazing that looks so yummy

  • @louielouie22
    @louielouie22 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful and talented 😊🤌

  • @muddygirl8819
    @muddygirl8819 29 днів тому

    Can also velvet meat with cornstarch, use it when you are marinating the meat so it will help thicken the marinade into a sauce when cooked.

  • @owdeezstrauz
    @owdeezstrauz 26 днів тому

    It doesn't matter which technique you use, the thing that's making it tender is cutting thin slices against the grain.

  • @huggledemon32
    @huggledemon32 Місяць тому

    Ok, and now I want that stir fry recipe- it looks delicious!🤷‍♀️🥰👍🏻

  • @ginerationx
    @ginerationx 26 днів тому

    Try doing both!

  • @mollylollipops
    @mollylollipops Місяць тому

    I read it as Velveeta ing at first😹

  • @thisguy2973
    @thisguy2973 Місяць тому

    “Massage it in theeuh”. This was the most important tip.

  • @junktrash6725
    @junktrash6725 Місяць тому

    This lady is beautiful. She making a young man rethink life rn.

  • @Banjomykazooie
    @Banjomykazooie Місяць тому

    For all those wondering, velvet steak is eons more tender then any other method

  • @garymulligan3864
    @garymulligan3864 Місяць тому

    Looks delicious ❤❤

  • @IrwinMFletcher
    @IrwinMFletcher 21 день тому

    Chef talk with mouth full

  • @sarahsmithers4725
    @sarahsmithers4725 Місяць тому +1

    I had zero idea what I had in my possession. I inherited a needle tenderizer and thought it was a hard boiled egg slicer…🙂‍↔️🙄

  • @travisfutch8645
    @travisfutch8645 Місяць тому

    I’ve missed Shereen from my feed

  • @charlettebutler6465
    @charlettebutler6465 Місяць тому

    THANK U😊😊😊

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha6589 Місяць тому +1

    I soooo would ❤❤❤

  • @dirkdiggler1895
    @dirkdiggler1895 Місяць тому

    New kitchen!!

  • @kaleeevans2376
    @kaleeevans2376 Місяць тому

    I like veleting. I've added a little to whatever im using to marinate. I haven't had to rinse it. It's a good idea if you are prepping in advance with no sauce/marinate in mind yet

  • @palidus
    @palidus 14 днів тому +1

    fk i feel like randy marsh

  • @kayla_white01
    @kayla_white01 Місяць тому

    Jesus that looks good

  • @chrisriker5422
    @chrisriker5422 Місяць тому

    I like velveting simply because i don't need yet another kitchen gadget to achieve the same outcome.

  • @TopSewerRat
    @TopSewerRat Місяць тому

    "Should you do option A or B?" (insert 1 min video) "You can do both"

  • @Socal_vlogs
    @Socal_vlogs 12 днів тому

    I'm glad you didn't just declare one better and instead were just straight up boths good.

  • @oldkingcrow777
    @oldkingcrow777 18 днів тому

    We've always used skirt for Carne asada and it was always tender hehe

  • @Mykeynikey22331
    @Mykeynikey22331 28 днів тому

    Velveting is natural to me now. It works so well, but more importantly, IT'S EASY

  • @errorusernamenotfound-wf5yz
    @errorusernamenotfound-wf5yz Місяць тому +1

    What if you do both. Will it be too tender?

  • @asher439
    @asher439 Місяць тому +1

    What about doing both together?

  • @sunnydarling5551
    @sunnydarling5551 День тому

    I wanna be her when I grow up. Fine and fed.

  • @beckydupre450
    @beckydupre450 Місяць тому

    Awesome 👏

  • @pokemami
    @pokemami Місяць тому +2

    What if you do both? Would it make it more tender or just nasty?!

  • @mixedthreadart
    @mixedthreadart Місяць тому

    Velveting - don't freeze leftovers, mear returns to its original toughness.

  • @alexmullane3154
    @alexmullane3154 Місяць тому +1

    What about doing both???

  • @starscourge_blackfyre1471
    @starscourge_blackfyre1471 Місяць тому

    Last time I heard "you can do it both ways", I ended up getting a divorce a week later.

  • @Proven_Data
    @Proven_Data Місяць тому +1

    How about doing both to it?

  • @ghoulofmetal
    @ghoulofmetal Місяць тому +3

    What happens if you do both?

    • @KarlMacKinnon
      @KarlMacKinnon Місяць тому

      Someone on a different continent will spontaneously combust.

  • @jeffmorris8528
    @jeffmorris8528 Місяць тому

    I wanted to hear her say, Garrrlic.
    LOL.

  • @ZataMachi
    @ZataMachi Місяць тому

    Looks very tasty! And made with NO PLASTIC GLOVES! 👏👏

  • @GobyTSB
    @GobyTSB 28 днів тому

    Velveting is what we do at Chinese Restaurants. We dont wash the beef though, we keep the cornstarch on the meat though.

  • @dpberry
    @dpberry Місяць тому

    I thought the final step in velveting was tossing the meat in corn starch before stir frying.