tenderizes
- present tense form of tenderize (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Parsley stems are puréed in a bold and garlicky buttermilk marinade that tenderizes the meat, then the leaves and their tender stems are sautéed like spinach and spritzed with fresh lemon.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2022
In meat marinades, it tenderizes and produces better browning.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
In that marination process, it absorbs all the perfume of the herbs and the tanginess, and it also tenderizes the chicken — and it's so delicious.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2021
The lactic acid in sour cream tenderizes chicken beautifully and also helps crunchy, savory coatings stick to the meat.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2021
Grillmasters use it at the base of marinades, where it tenderizes meat and its mildly tart and subtle flavor blends in with wood smoke.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2018
