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Vocabulary Entry
tenderization
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of making food, particularly meat, tender by physically breaking down its fibers.
Example Sentences
"Tenderization is essential for cooking a tough cut of meat."
"Some methods of tenderization include marinating and cooking slowly."
"The recipe includes a step for the tenderization of the beef before grilling."
V
verb
To make (something) more tender, especially in reference to meat or food.
Example Sentences
"She used a mallet to tenderize the chicken breasts before cooking."
"You can tenderize the steak by marinating it overnight."
"The chef recommended to tenderize the pork loins for better flavor."