Provide advice on how to accomplish the following goal. Give ONLY the advice, no other words or explanation.
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Answer: <advice, as short as possible; a single sentence!>.

Goal: How can I make cheap meat tender?
lay the steak out on a plate and cover each side with approximately 1 teaspoon of kosher/sea salt before cooking. Use your fingers to gently work the salt granules into the surface, breaking down the fibers of the meat.
Marinate with acidic ingredients or use a slow cooker.