tenderize
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After about an hour, the vinegar helps tenderize the red onion and asparagus, creating a crisp, bright salad that's truly sublime.
From Salon • May 4, 2025
Orlando used heavy pressure to tenderize Tullis-Joyce, totaling 12 shots overall in the first half, the keeper saving five before the break.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023
Rather than marinate the chicken for hours, 30 minutes will boost flavor and tenderize the meat.
From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2023
I added a fair amount of sugar and an egg, in addition to buttermilk to help tenderize the dough, so that the finished shortcakes aren’t too crisp and can be eaten entirely with a spoon.
From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2022
The stuff tastes like something you’d use to tenderize pot roast.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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