Butcher's Glossary

noun a type of finely chopped or ground food, such as meat

verb to chop or grind food, especially meat, into very small pieces

• The chef carefully minced the garlic for the sauce.
• I asked my mom to mince the onions for the salad.
• I can't stand when people mince their words, just say what you mean!
• The author minces no words in his critique of modern society.

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

• It is important to tenderize tough cuts of meat before cooking to ensure they are more palatable.
• My grandma always used a meat mallet to tenderize the steak before grilling it.
• I like to beat the meat with a hammer to tenderize it before throwing it on the BBQ.
• Sometimes life's challenges can tenderize our hearts and make us more compassionate towards others.