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I have had some success with a white vinegar soak. I combine this with brining the meat and it is more juicy and tender. The same thing is accomplished with an acidic marinade as Blacktailer mentioned. I have also had good results with things like liver by soaking them in buttermilk before cooking.

I prefer to do these steps before any marinade. After the pre-soak rinse and let dry especially if grilling. I like heavy seasoning too and for really tough or strong meat a par boil and then throw out the water. I do these steps even for sausage or jerky as sometimes the off flavor stays with the meat during processing.

Really nasty or smelly stuff like blood shot shoulders gets turned into a gourmet doggy stew.