Kabobs are one of the best foods to throw on the grill. They're full of flavor and easily customizable whether you're skewering dry-rubbed steak, marinated chicken, or tender and sweet summer squash.

While many premium cuts of meat, such as filet mignon or ribeye, are naturally tender, others can benefit from tenderizing. As a rule of thumb, the texture of a cut of meat depends on its origin, as ...