tenderizes
Prepares tough meat
Tenderizes means makes tender, usually referring to meat.
You tenderize tough cuts by pounding them with a mallet, marinating them in acidic liquids, or slow-cooking them until the fibers break down: She tenderizes the steak before grilling.
Figuratively, something that tenderizes softens resistance or harshness: Time tenderizes grief.
Soft-headed striking tool
- pounderOne that strikes repeatedly
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
brining · scoring · needling · jaccard · slow cooking · sous-vide · velveting · pressure cooking
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- kiwifruitFuzzy brown tropical fruit
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
figs · ginger · papaya · proteolysis · enzyme action · denature
Water saturated with sodium
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- yogurtFermented milk product
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
wine · acidic · soak · infuse · immersion · kefir · lemon juice · lime juice
Reduces intensity or hardness
- breaks downStops functioning properly
- chewabilityEase of chewing
- palatabilityAcceptability to the taste
- suppleFlexing without damage
yielding · fiber separation · connective tissue · pliable · juiciness · mouthfeel
mallet
Soft-headed striking tool
- pounderOne that strikes repeatedly
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- flatteningReducing to evenness
marinating · brining · scoring · needling · jaccard · slow cooking · sous-vide · velveting · pressure cooking · braising
papain
Papaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- kiwifruitFuzzy brown tropical fruit
pineapple · figs · ginger · papaya · proteolysis · enzyme action · denature
brine
Water saturated with sodium
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- yogurtFermented milk product
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
citrus · wine · acidic · soak · infuse · immersion · kefir · lemon juice · lime juice · coconut milk
softens
Reduces intensity or hardness
- breaks downStops functioning properly
- chewabilityEase of chewing
- palatabilityAcceptability to the taste
supple · yielding · fiber separation · connective tissue · pliable · juiciness · mouthfeel
tenderizestoughens
Becomes more resistant
hardens · stiffens · strengthens · fortifies · solidifies