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In a baking pan, cook a snug bed of sliced potatoes in a little water to get a head start on tenderizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

On special occasions, or the odd Friday, my dad would start the day by tenderizing cube steaks, pounding them with the prickly end of a meat mallet until their surfaces were quilted, back and front.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023

For a marinade, we're looking for a short list of ingredients that pack a big flavor punch and aid in further tenderizing the meat.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2022

It creates tenderizing effects by breaking down protein in meat or gluten when used in marinades or baking.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2021

The juices have no where to go, so instead they just stay inside, tenderizing and flavoring the meat.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi