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Guga is an amazing chef, teacher and entertainer who has been experimenting with baking soda to tenderize steak. He has found that while it does help make the meat more tender, it can also leave a bitter taste if not neutralized properly. To combat this he suggests using acidic sauces after cooking or marinating in something sour beforehand. He also recommends adding Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry) to any meat for overnight marination and flash grilling steaks on hardwood coals as alternative methods of tenderizing without sacrificing flavor.

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Guga, your videos are always so informative and entertaining! You have such a great rapport with your taste tester. It's amazing to see how you can take something as simple as baking soda and use it to tenderize steaks. I'm curious if you've ever tried combining the baking soda method with other methods like marinating or adding an acidic element? That could be interesting to try out!

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Suggested topics: 1. Different marinades and sauces to use with baking soda tenderizing 2. Neutralizing the baking soda flavor after cooking 3. Dry aging techniques for tougher cuts of meat 4. Using hardwood coals to cook steak directly on the grill 5. Cooking thin cut eye round or flank steak over hardwood coals 6. Marinating in highly diluted potassium hydroxide lye or other alkaline solutions as a tenderizer 7. Using yogurt to tenderize chicken, beef, lamb, and mutton 8. Combining different steak experiments into one dish 9. Tenderizing in two stages (baking soda first then something sour)

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Guga has explored a variety of methods for tenderizing steak, including baking soda, marinades with acidic ingredients such as vinegar and yogurt, and cooking on hardwood coals. He has also discussed the use of sauces to cover up any off-flavors that may be present from the baking soda. Guga's taste tester provides helpful feedback on how each method affects the texture of the steak. Additionally, he shared a tip from Willie McMurray about setting aside cooked steaks for 5-10 minutes before serving them in order to let food chemistry break down muscle fibers. Finally, Guga suggested experimenting further with baking soda to reduce its impact on flavor while still achieving desired tenderness results.

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1. Baking Soda Tenderizing 2. Marinating with Sauces and Spices 3. Flash Grilling Steaks 4. Using Kiwi Fruit to Sweeten and Break Down Proteins in Meat 5. Neutralizing Baking Soda with Vinegar or Acidic Sauce

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A common concern is the off taste that can result from using baking soda to tenderize meat.

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The people writing these comments are most interested in learning about different methods of tenderizing meat, such as baking soda and vinegar, marinades with beer or yogurt, hardwood coals, and potassium hydroxide. They also appreciate Guga's personality and entertaining videos.