tender, tenderize, tenderise (verb)

make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer

"tenderize meat"

tenderize (Verb)

To make (something, especially meat) tender.

tenderize

Tenderness is a quality of meat gauging how easily it is chewed or cut. Tenderness is a desirable quality, as tender meat is softer, easier to chew, and generally more palatable than harder meat. Consequently, tender cuts of meat typically command higher prices. The tenderness depends on a number of factors including the meat grain, the amount of connective tissue, and the amount of fat. Tenderness can be increased by a number of processing techniques, generally referred to as tenderizing or tenderization.