A meat tenderizer, also known as a meat mallet or meat pounder, is a hand-powered tool that helps to break down the fibers in meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
The tool often has two sides: a textured side with pyramid-shaped teeth for tenderizing and a smooth side for flattening the meat.
It is used to make tougher cuts of meat more enjoyable and easier to eat, and it can also help meat cook more quickly and evenly.