Tenderize (Verb)
Meaning
Make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer; "tenderize meat".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- To tenderize the steak, you can marinate it in a mixture of olive oil and herbs for several hours.
- The butcher uses a machine to tenderize the meat before wrapping it for sale.
- A splash of vinegar will help tenderize the connective tissues in the stew.
- You need to tenderize the meat thoroughly before grilling it to make it edible.
- If you're using a tough cut of beef, try pounding it gently to tenderize it before cooking.