1. substances or tools used to make meat softer and easier to chew
Usage: plural form of tenderizer

Examples

• The chef used natural tenderizers like pineapple juice to soften the tough steak.
• Commercial meat tenderizers contain enzymes that break down protein fibers.
• She bought several different tenderizers to experiment with her cooking.
• Acidic marinades can work as effective tenderizers for cheaper cuts of meat.
• The butcher recommended using mechanical tenderizers for the roast.
• Many tenderizers are made from papaya or pineapple extracts.