tenderize
verb (used with object)
to make (meat) tender, as by pounding or by a chemical process or treatment.
tenderizing
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present participleof tenderize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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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
It creates tenderizing effects by breaking down protein in meat or gluten when used in marinades or baking.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
In this marinade, you're going to use both the lemon zest and the juice — which breaks down raw meat and fish — for a one-two punch of flavor and tenderizing power.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 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 Mitzi Perdue
