tenderize
verb
ten·der·ize
ˈten-də-ˌrīz 
tenderized; tenderizing
: to make (meat or meat products) tender by applying a process or substance that breaks down connective tissue
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The marinade helps to tenderize the meat.
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Salt and pepper is essential for tenderizing these cuts of meat—bringing out its flavors and juices while sealing them in at the surface for optimum browning.
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
The salt in the dry brine helps tenderize the meat and draw moisture out of the bird.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The koji marinade tenderizes the pork and enhances its natural flavors.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
For instance, enzymes are used to tenderize meat, to increase the shelf life of alcoholic beverages, to keep bread softer for longer or to make dairy products suitable for people who are lactose intolerant.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
The salt in the dry brine helps tenderize the meat and draw moisture out of the bird.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The koji marinade tenderizes the pork and enhances its natural flavors.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
For instance, enzymes are used to tenderize meat, to increase the shelf life of alcoholic beverages, to keep bread softer for longer or to make dairy products suitable for people who are lactose intolerant.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Tenderize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenderize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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tenderize
verb
ten·der·ize
ˈten-də-ˌrīz
tenderized; tenderizing
: to make (meat or meat products) tender by using a process or substance that breaks down connective tissue
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