Hurry-up shredding: It's not just for potentially incriminating documents. When you've got this small yet mighty meat shredder, the limit does not exist. (Amazon)(Amazon)
In the mood for trying a new kind of comfort food? Many like to stick to just mac and cheese, and as delicious as that is — throw a pulled chicken or pork sandwich into the mix. Now we're talkin'! The only problem — they're sort of a pain to make. Well, they were, until a viral gadget appeared that takes care of the "pulling" portion for you. It's called the Bomeon Meat Shredder, an odd name, yes, but you'll hardly mind that once you realize how much time and effort you'll save. Plus, it's kinda fun to use — just place your meat inside, wiggle it around and ta-da! At $10, why not snag one for you and one as a gift for your favorite home chef?
For a few dollars more, you can also get it in gray/green or this sleek black.
When your meat's bone-off, it's time to put the Bomeon to work.
If you're used to shredding chicken or pork using two forks or meat claws, consider this meat shredder a meal prep upgrade. It's equipped with teeth for laying your cooked meat on, as well as a lid with two handles that you place over top and move in a shimmying motion. (Don't worry, it has a nonskid base to keep it from flying off the counter.) In mere moments, your chicken, pork, beef — practically any meat — will be shredded to perfection. Easier on the arms, and faster, to boot. Shared one reviewer, "I have carpal tunnel, so shredding meat is a challenge for me. We saw this on TV and my husband got it for me for Christmas. It worked very well with rotisserie chicken pieces." See it in action in the TikTok below.
It's also much more convenient than busting out your stand mixer, in case that's been your shredding method up until now. And at less than 10 inches in diameter, it's a lot more compact.
TikTokers aren't the only ones who love this thing — over 1,300 Amazon customers are "pulling" for the Bomeon Meat Shredder too.
"If you’re wondering whether this is something you want or not … it is," declared one impressed user. "I need shredded chicken often for many of my meals and appetizers, but it always took so long to shred. This thing is amazing. Takes a minute or two, max and shreds it up perfectly."
"We feed our dogs cooked chicken and this is the perfect little gadget to shred it up to add to their meals," raved a pet parent. "Although the points are a bit pointy (LOL), there are no sharp edges to actually cut the chicken or your own fingers, so this would be a great tool to have kids help with meal prep!"
"Great invention," echoed a third. "No longer will I burn my hands with hot chicken."
Speaking of hot chicken, one user had this note: "[I] tried to use it while [the] chicken was cold and it did not work, but if you use it when the chicken is hot, it works awesome! I will never hand-shred chicken again!" (In general, warm chicken is much easier to shred than cold.)
"The only complaint is the difficulty to hand wash," wrote a final reviewer. "My kitchen is archaic and I do not have a dishwasher, so I have to hand wash everything. Getting my small hands or a dishcloth between the tines is difficult — not impossible, but difficult."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
