tenderiser

/ˈtɛndəraɪzər/
noun
  1. A tool or device used to make meat softer by breaking down its fibers.
    • She used a metal tenderiser to pound the chicken breasts before cooking.
    • I bought a new tenderiser with a flat side and a spiked side.
    • The chef recommends a wooden tenderiser for delicate cuts of fish.
  2. A substance, often a powder or liquid, that is applied to meat to make it tender.
    • He sprinkled a commercial tenderiser on the steak and let it sit for 30 minutes.
    • Some cooks prefer using yogurt as a tenderiser for lamb.
    • The marinade contains a natural tenderiser made from papaya enzymes.
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