tenderize
verb
ten·der·ize
ˈten-də-ˌrīz 
tenderized; tenderizing
: to make (meat or meat products) tender by applying a process or substance that breaks down connective tissue
Examples of tenderize in a Sentence
The marinade helps to tenderize the meat.
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Don't boil for too long: Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer, and cook the ribs just until tenderized.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
The slow-cooker process perfectly tenderizes the meat, creating a melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
In Indian cuisine, mutton (goat meat) is often marinated in papaya paste to tenderize it before cooking with rice, spices and saffron to make flavorful biryani.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pound the steaks with a rolling pin to tenderize them.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
The slow-cooker process perfectly tenderizes the meat, creating a melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
In Indian cuisine, mutton (goat meat) is often marinated in papaya paste to tenderize it before cooking with rice, spices and saffron to make flavorful biryani.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pound the steaks with a rolling pin to tenderize them.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tenderize
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“Tenderize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenderize. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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tenderize
verb
ten·der·ize
ˈten-də-ˌrīz
tenderized; tenderizing
: to make (meat or meat products) tender by using a process or substance that breaks down connective tissue
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