Tenedor de Asado

A long, sturdy serving fork used alongside the cuchillo criollo to hold and turn large cuts of meat while carving and serving at an asado barbecue.

Material & Construction

A long stainless steel fork with two or three sturdy tines, built to securely hold and steady heavy, hot cuts of meat during carving.

Traditional Uses

Holding meat steady while carving at the table, and turning large cuts on the grill during cooking, working as a paired tool alongside the asado knife.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

A standard long-handled carving fork serves an equivalent function outside the specific asado context.

Care & Maintenance

Standard metal-cutlery care; hand-wash and dry promptly.