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