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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Alcohol helps tenderize meat by breaking down collagen.
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The meat in souse is first tenderized through boiling and then marinated in lime, cucumbers, peppers and seasonings to pickled perfection.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
The salt draws out moisture from the meat, which is then reabsorbed, seasoning and tenderizing the turkey while locking in moisture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
When used as a marinade, buttermilk’s enzymes and acidity break down and tenderize proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and fish, along with adding that signature tangy flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The meat in souse is first tenderized through boiling and then marinated in lime, cucumbers, peppers and seasonings to pickled perfection.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
The salt draws out moisture from the meat, which is then reabsorbed, seasoning and tenderizing the turkey while locking in moisture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
When used as a marinade, buttermilk’s enzymes and acidity break down and tenderize proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and fish, along with adding that signature tangy flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Tenderize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenderize. Accessed 25 Dec. 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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