American Eagle AE-TS22 1.5HP Electric Meat Tenderizer Kit Stainless Steel

SKUAE-TS22 BrandAmerican Eagle Food Machinery

The American Eagle Food Machinery AE-TS22 Meat Tenderizer

The American Eagle AE-TS22 commercial meat tenderizer features patented design, all-inclusive accessories and competitive pricing, making it an excellent value for food service professionals, hunters, butchers or home enthusiasts alike. Their exceptional reliability and attractive, compact designs make them ideal for open commercial kitchens, front-end meat operations, or a home counter top. Heavy Duty design means no plastic gears or shafts! Use the meat tenderizer to make tough meat into delicious, salable product. Ideal for Skirt Steak, Boneless Chuck Steak, Venison, Round Steak, or Flank Steak. Maintains form and shape for cooking. Efficiently tenderize meat in seconds instead of using a manual meat cuber! Easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. Dual rotating knives pierces fibrous meat and knits both sides of the meat at once! Great for preparing meat for marinades and stir fry. Input chute measures approximately 1.1 inches by 7 inches to accommodate extra large cuts!This kit comes with the tenderizer and a powerful, but compact 1.5 HP motor that is made of high polish stainless steel making it easy to clean. This motor is also used on the AE-G22N meat grinder. Do not use the motor in reverse mode when using the tenderizer!

About American Eagle Food Machinery

American Eagle Food Machinery has been serving commercial kitchens for over 30 years, designing prep equipment that holds up to daily use. Based in Chicago, they build mixers, grinders, slicers, and processors for restaurants, bakeries, and pizza shops across the industry. Operators appreciate the solid construction, practical features, and local availability of parts and service. Many models are designed with interchangeable attachments, giving kitchens more flexibility without added footprint. With a reputation for value and real-world durability, American Eagle continues to support foodservice teams that need dependable machines to keep production moving.

Features & Benefits

Powerful 1.5 HP Motor and Tenderizer Head
Easily Tenderize Tough Meat Cuts Up To 1 Inch Thick!
64 Heavy Duty Knives Mounted On Two Stainless Steel Shafts
Dual Combs Prevent Meat From Becoming Stuck In Knives
Standard #12 Hub Design
Heavy Duty, Durable High Polished Stainless Steel Construction
Motor overload protection with reset

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Powerful 1.5 HP Motor and Tenderizer Head

Easily Tenderize Tough Meat Cuts Up To 1 Inch Thick!

64 Heavy Duty Knives Mounted On Two Stainless Steel Shafts

Dual Combs Prevent Meat From Becoming Stuck In Knives

Standard #12 Hub Design

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The American Eagle Food Machinery AE-TS22 Meat Tenderizer

The American Eagle AE-TS22 commercial meat tenderizer features patented design, all-inclusive accessories and competitive pricing, making it an excellent value for food service professionals, hunters, butchers or home enthusiasts alike. Their exceptional reliability and attractive, compact designs make them ideal for open commercial kitchens, front-end meat operations, or a home counter top. Heavy Duty design means no plastic gears or shafts! Use the meat tenderizer to make tough meat into delicious, salable product. Ideal for Skirt Steak, Boneless Chuck Steak, Venison, Round Steak, or Flank Steak. Maintains form and shape for cooking. Efficiently tenderize meat in seconds instead of using a manual meat cuber! Easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. Dual rotating knives pierces fibrous meat and knits both sides of the meat at once! Great for preparing meat for marinades and stir fry. Input chute measures approximately 1.1 inches by 7 inches to accommodate extra large cuts!This kit comes with the tenderizer and a powerful, but compact 1.5 HP motor that is made of high polish stainless steel making it easy to clean. This motor is also used on the AE-G22N meat grinder. Do not use the motor in reverse mode when using the tenderizer!

About American Eagle Food Machinery

American Eagle Food Machinery has been serving commercial kitchens for over 30 years, designing prep equipment that holds up to daily use. Based in Chicago, they build mixers, grinders, slicers, and processors for restaurants, bakeries, and pizza shops across the industry. Operators appreciate the solid construction, practical features, and local availability of parts and service. Many models are designed with interchangeable attachments, giving kitchens more flexibility without added footprint. With a reputation for value and real-world durability, American Eagle continues to support foodservice teams that need dependable machines to keep production moving.

Features & Benefits

Powerful 1.5 HP Motor and Tenderizer Head
Easily Tenderize Tough Meat Cuts Up To 1 Inch Thick!
64 Heavy Duty Knives Mounted On Two Stainless Steel Shafts
Dual Combs Prevent Meat From Becoming Stuck In Knives
Standard #12 Hub Design
Heavy Duty, Durable High Polished Stainless Steel Construction
Motor overload protection with reset

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Specifications

Color	Silver
Length	20"
Height	17"
Width	9.7"
Weight	84 Lbs.
Assembly required?	Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 Year

Labor
1 Year

Parts

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The American Eagle Food Machinery AE-TS22 Meat Tenderizer

About American Eagle Food Machinery

American Eagle Food Machinery has been serving commercial kitchens for over 30 years, designing prep equipment that holds up to daily use. Based in Chicago, they build mixers, grinders, slicers, and processors for restaurants, bakeries, and pizza shops across the industry. Operators appreciate the solid construction, practical features, and local availability of parts and service. Many models are designed with interchangeable attachments, giving kitchens more flexibility without added footprint. With a reputation for value and real-world durability, American Eagle continues to support foodservice teams that need dependable machines to keep production moving.

About Meat Tenderizers

A commercial meat tenderizer is a heavy-duty machine that passes meat through paired rollers of stainless steel blades to break down muscle fibers and connective tissue. Butchers, meat shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and institutional kitchens use them to tenderize steaks, cube steaks, chicken-fried steak portions, jerky strips, and tougher cuts of beef, pork, and chicken at volume. The same equipment is also called a commercial meat tenderizer machine, electric meat tenderizer, meat tenderizer machine, or commercial steak tenderizer.

The right commercial meat tenderizer depends on three things: daily volume, manual versus electric operation, and the cuts you process. Manual countertop units suit small butcher shops and restaurants tenderizing a few cases per shift. Electric countertop units from 1/3 to 1.5 HP handle high-volume shops producing up to 880 pounds per hour. Semi-automatic units add a feed roller for steady throughput on long runs. Stainless steel blades cut clean and resist corrosion during daily wash-down.

Every commercial meat tenderizer in this collection is built for daily commercial use with stainless steel or polished aluminum construction, safety systems, and motors sized for foodservice workloads. Common configurations, buying guidance, and frequent buyer questions follow below.

Common Types and Configurations

Manual meat tenderizer: Hand-cranked countertop unit. Suited to small butcher shops, restaurants, and food trucks tenderizing low volume per shift. No electrical service required.
Electric meat tenderizer: Countertop electric unit with 1/3 to 1.5 HP motor. Handles steady throughput in mid to high-volume shops. Production up to 880 pounds per hour on the largest catalog units.
Semi-automatic meat tenderizer: Electric unit with a feed assist for hands-off throughput on long runs. Reduces operator fatigue in high-volume shops.
Steak tenderizer: Compact unit tuned for individual steaks and cube steaks. Catalog includes both manual and powered steak tenderizer variants from Sirman.
Stainless steel blades: Paired roller blades in stainless steel for clean cuts and corrosion resistance. Standard across most catalog units.
Safety system: Hand-guard or interlock that stops the blades when the feed area is opened. Standard on countertop units in this collection.

What to Look at Before You Buy

Daily volume: Match capacity to peak shifts. Manual units suit shops tenderizing under 100 pounds per shift. Electric 1/3 to 1/2 HP units handle 100 to 500 pounds per shift. Electric 3/4 to 1.5 HP units handle 500 pounds and up to 880 pounds per hour.
Manual vs electric: Manual costs less, needs no power, and suits low-volume kitchens. Electric reduces operator effort and produces consistent results at scale. Semi-automatic adds feed assist for the highest volumes.
Cuts you process: Standard meat tenderizers handle whole muscle cuts, round steak, and pork shoulder. Dedicated steak tenderizers from Sirman are tuned for individual steaks and cube steaks. Match the unit to the largest cut you process.
Motor power: Catalog motors run 1/3 HP to 1.5 HP. Lighter use suits 1/3 to 1/2 HP. Tough cuts and high volume need 3/4 HP or higher. Confirm 110V availability before ordering.
Construction: Stainless steel food-contact surfaces and removable blade sets matter for sanitation and corrosion resistance in commercial kitchens. Polished aluminum frames reduce weight on countertop units.
Safety features: Look for a hand-guard or interlocked safety system that stops the blades when the feed opening is exposed. Standard across catalog units.
Cleaning access: Removable blade sets and accessible interior matter for daily wash-down. Confirm whether blades are dishwasher-safe or hand-wash only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a commercial meat tenderizer do?

A commercial meat tenderizer passes meat between paired rollers of stainless steel blades that score and break down muscle fibers and connective tissue. The result is meat that cooks faster, absorbs marinades better, and eats more tender. Butchers and meat shops use it to produce cube steak, chicken-fried steak portions, and jerky strips. Restaurants and institutional kitchens use it to tenderize tougher cuts like round steak, pork shoulder, and lean chicken for menu items that need consistent texture across portions.

What is the difference between a manual and electric meat tenderizer?

A manual meat tenderizer uses a hand crank to turn the blade rollers. It costs less, needs no electrical service, and suits small butcher shops, restaurants, and food trucks tenderizing low volume per shift. An electric meat tenderizer uses a 1/3 to 1.5 HP motor to drive the rollers, producing consistent results at higher speeds and longer runs. Electric units suit mid to high-volume shops processing 100 pounds or more per shift. Semi-automatic units add a feed roller that pulls meat through the blades hands-off, reducing operator fatigue on long runs.

What size commercial meat tenderizer do I need?

Match capacity and motor power to your peak shift volume. Small butcher shops, restaurants, and food trucks tenderizing under 100 pounds per shift suit a manual countertop unit. Mid-volume shops processing 100 to 500 pounds per shift need an electric 1/3 to 1/2 HP countertop unit. High-volume meat shops, supermarkets, and institutional kitchens processing 500 pounds and up need an electric 3/4 to 1.5 HP unit. The largest catalog models produce up to 880 pounds per hour. Semi-automatic feed assist is worth the upgrade if a single operator runs long batches.