1. makes meat soft and easy to chew by breaking down tough fibers
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘tenderize’

Examples

• The marinade tenderizes the steak overnight.
• Pounding the chicken breast tenderizes the meat.
• This enzyme naturally tenderizes tough cuts of beef.
• The chef tenderizes the pork with a special sauce.
• Salt tenderizes the meat while adding flavor.
• The acid in the vinegar tenderizes the roast.