What do you mean by tenderizer?

A tenderizer is a kitchen tool or technique used to make meat more tender. Tenderizing breaks down the tough connective tissue in meat, making it softer and more palatable. There are several methods of tenderizing meat, including physical methods like pounding or piercing, chemical methods like marinating, and enzymatic methods like using commercial tenderizers or bromelain from pineapple. Each method works differently to achieve the desired tenderness in meat.