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tenderizing

vb. (present participle of tenderize English)

Usage examples of "tenderizing".

She set about tenderizing her chops, tried to figure out who she was really mad at as she beat the meat to within an inch of its beyond-tender life, before seasoning.

He was touched by the obvious sincerity in her eyes, but he had a feeling she was tenderizing him in preparation for the roasting to come.

In the end he had to pound her with his fists to give her any relief, as though he were tenderizing meat.