Simple Trick to Thinly Slice Meat

Thin slices of meat pick up great flavor, cook quick, and stay moist. This trick makes it easy to thinly slice meat before cooking.

Simple Trick to Thinly Slice Meat

Refrigerator-cold raw meat doesn't always cooperate when you try to thinly slice it. To make this as easy as possible, briefly freeze the meat for 15–20 minutes, until it's firm but not stiff. For stir-fry or carpaccio, it's easier to thinly slice partially frozen meat.

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