Tenderize

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndəˌraɪz/

Definitions of tenderize

verb to make (meat) tender by pounding or marinating it

Example Sentences

A1 I use a meat mallet to tenderize the steak before cooking it.

A2 My grandmother taught me to tenderize chicken by marinating it in buttermilk.

B1 The chef recommended using a marinade to tenderize the tough cuts of meat.

B2 Before grilling, it's important to tenderize the pork chops with a meat tenderizer.

C1 Professional chefs know how to tenderize meat using various techniques to enhance its flavor.

C2 The sous vide method is a popular way to tenderize meat while keeping it juicy and flavorful.

Examples of tenderize in a Sentence

formal It is important to tenderize tough cuts of meat before cooking to ensure they are more palatable.

informal My grandma always used a meat mallet to tenderize the steak before grilling it.

slang I like to beat the meat with a hammer to tenderize it before throwing it on the BBQ.

figurative Sometimes life's challenges can tenderize our hearts and make us more compassionate towards others.

Grammatical Forms of tenderize

• past tense: tenderized
• plural: tenderizes
• comparative: more tenderized
• superlative: most tenderized
• present tense: tenderize
• future tense: will tenderize
• perfect tense: has tenderized
• continuous tense: is tenderizing
• singular: tenderize
• positive degree: tender
• infinitive: to tenderize
• gerund: tenderizing
• participle: tenderized

Origin and Evolution of tenderize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tenderize' originated from the Old French word 'tendre', meaning 'soft' or 'tender'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in cooking to describe the process of making meat softer by breaking down its fibers, 'tenderize' has evolved to also mean making something more gentle or compassionate in a broader sense.