From another list I am on: An article in today's Pioneer Press tells about tenderizing meat with some food items. > Fresh ginger root was listed as one of the best ways to tenderize meat. > Other items on the list were pineapple, papaya, and citris. The acid ingredient serves to break down the meat's connective tissue. > If you have no time at all, the article says to simply add balsamic vinegar (1 tablespoon per pound of meat) to the liquid for cooking the meat. >