Definition of Tenderizer

1. Noun. A substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender.

Exact synonyms: Tenderiser
Category relationships: Flora, Plant, Plant Life
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Derivative terms: Tenderise, Tenderize

Definition of Tenderizer

1. Noun. Any substance added to meat before cooking in order to make it more tender, especially any source of the enzyme papain ¹

2. Noun. A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tenderizer

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tenderizer

tenderheartedly
tenderheartedness
tenderheartednesses
tendering
tenderisation
tenderise
tenderised
tenderiser
tenderisers
tenderises
tenderising
tenderization
tenderizations
tenderize
tenderized
tenderizer
tenderizers
tenderizes
tenderizing
tenderling
tenderlings
tenderloin
tenderloin steak
tenderloins
tenderly
tenderness
tenderness to palpation
tendernesses
tenderometer
tenderometers

Literary usage of Tenderizer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Best Dives of the Bahamas & Bermuda, Florida Keys, Turks & Caicos by Joyce Huber (2000)
"An application of meat tenderizer may speed up the healing process since the venom from stinging sea creatures is a protein, which the tenderizer destroys. ..."

2. Canada's Atlantic Provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2005)
"AUTHOR TIP FOR THAT SEVEN-YEAR ITCH: To stop the itch from insect bites, carry a package of meat tenderizer (we're serious; it contains papain, which breaks ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"A standard take-along is meat tenderizer or vinegar, both of which treat jellyfish stings. You can get to the beach in a water taxi operated by the Regional ..."

4. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"If you are stung, a paste of meat tenderizer and water is a remarkably effective remedy. Heed warning or caution flags posted on the beach or at the ..."

5. Home Chefs of the World: Rice and Rice-based Recipes by Inderjeet K. Virmani (1991)
"... nutmeg 75 grams oil or butter 1 tsp meat tenderizer 50 grams onion, shredded Salt to taste Thin iron rods Saute sliced onion in oil until golden brown. ..."

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