We all know that a beautiful Teriyaki sauce can be enhanced with pineapple to make for an unforgettable steak marinade.

BUT, did you know that pineapple enzymes are a great tenderizer for your steak?

It’s all due to a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the collagen or protein in your steaks – thus, creating a more tender piece of beef.

Read more about this fascinating scientific and culinary topic here.

Want to know how to cook a fantastic Teriyaki and pineapple steak marinade? Click here.

So many uses for the pineapple in your steak creations! Try them and enjoy!

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Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities like their steak?

Okay, I’m sure you don’t spend hours each day pondering this. But, admit it, you do wonder.

Well, singer Aaron Carter shared his strange – yet intriguing – steak marinade idea with us. And there are some among us who might just enjoy it.

Who in tarnation is Aaron Carter, you ask?

That’s not important. He likes steak! He’s one of us!

Click here to read about Aaron’s unusual steak marinade. Maybe you’d like to try it yourself. If you do, let me know what you think. Uh, cuz I don’t think I’ll be actually trying it myself. But that’s just me.

Happy marinating!

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You grill it. You sear it. You fry it.

But have you tried baking it?

Our friends over at Livestrong.com have the perfect tips for baking a steak that melts in your mouth.

Sounds good to me!

Sometimes you’re out of charcoal/propane, etc. Sometimes you just don’t want to go outside. And sometimes you just want to try something different.

Whatever the reason, try this method and see how it stacks up.

And then let me know what you think!

Click here to see full instructions on how to bake your steak.

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