Tenderization (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating it.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The process of tenderization made the steak so soft it just melted in our mouths.
- Marinating and pounding the chicken breasts was a necessary step in the tenderization process before cooking.
- Using a mallet for tenderization can be effective, but be careful not to overdo it.
- Some cooks rely on slow cooking for tenderization, allowing tougher cuts of meat to become fall-apart tender.
- Enzymatic tenderization occurs naturally in certain fruits like pineapple and papaya, making them great marinade ingredients.