Cryptic crossword clue
Tenderising chopped-up cooking components 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word INGREDIENTS

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The straight part
We know that "Tenderising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tenderising = ingredients.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INGREDIENTS mean?

INGREDIENTS noun
  1. One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

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