tenderizer

British  

/ ˈtɛndəˌraɪzə /

noun

1. a substance, such as the plant enzyme papain, rubbed onto meat to soften the fibres and make it more tender

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Example Sentences

Some people report relief from mixing meat tenderizer into a paste with a little water or vinegar and applying that to the sting.

From Seattle Times

That said, one of the benefits of using ground beef instead of thinly sliced steak is that it doesn’t require a tenderizer or marinating time.

From Washington Post

Use flat side of a meat tenderizer to pound until breasts are of even thickness.

From Salon

Gram flour acts as a binding agent and vinegar is a tenderizer.

From Seattle Times

The nuggets are not run through a tenderizer, but they’re paired with your choice of sauces, any of which would be the star at another restaurant.

From Washington Post