tenderize

/ˈtɛndəraɪz/
verb
  1. To make meat softer and easier to chew, typically by pounding, marinating, or using a chemical substance.
    • She used a marinade with vinegar to tenderize the pork chops.
    • The recipe says to tenderize the chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness.
    • You should tenderize the beef before cooking it to ensure it's not tough.
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