tenderized
Made less tough
Tenderized describes meat that has been treated to make it softer and easier to chew.
This is done by pounding with a mallet, marinating in acidic liquids, or applying enzymatic powders that break down tough muscle fibers: The tenderized steak practically melted in my mouth.
Figuratively, someone who has been tenderized has been softened up, often through repeated blows or pressure.
Struck hard, repeatedly
- beatenHaving lost a contest
- flattenedMade smooth or level
- marinatedSoaked in flavored liquid
- brinedTreated with salt solution
hammered · softened · meat · steak · chicken · veal · pork · cutlet
Made less severe
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- yieldingBending under pressure
- suppleFlexing without damage
- succulentMoist and flavorful
moist · juicy · delicate · broken-down · relaxed · fibers · connective · collagen
Forceful repeated striking
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- scoringEarning points in competition
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
needling · jaccard · mallet · hammer · blade · mechanical · chemical · enzymatic
Made less severe
- weakenedMade less capable
- humbledReduced in status
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- vulnerableOpen to attack
pounded
Struck hard, repeatedly
brined · hammered · softened · meat · steak · chicken · veal · pork · cutlet · schnitzel
softened
Made less severe
succulent · moist · juicy · delicate · broken-down · relaxed · fibers · connective · collagen
pounding
Forceful repeated striking
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- scoringEarning points in competition
piercing · needling · jaccard · mallet · hammer · blade · mechanical · chemical · enzymatic · slow-cooking
softened
Made less severe
vulnerable · receptive · mellowed · gentled · subdued
soaked
Thoroughly wet throughout
seasoned · steeped · cured · pickled · bathed · immersed · acidic · vinegar · citrus · wine
- Steak Donenessrare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done
tenderizedtough
Durable and strong
untenderized · chewy · leathery · rubbery · stringy
tenderizeduntenderized
Not softened by beating
untreated · unprocessed · raw · natural · unprepared