tenderize
verb (used with object)
to make (meat) tender, as by pounding or by a chemical process or treatment.
tenderizes
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present tense formof tenderize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Greek yogurt tenderizes, it thickens, it adds richness without tipping into heaviness.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
As the broth reduces, it tenderizes the chicken, creating the perfect bite.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
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
He has developed a custom brine that incorporates, among other ingredients, buttermilk and shio koji, the latter a fermented rice product that tenderizes his free-range, antibiotic-free chicken while bringing out its natural umami.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 28, 2020
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
