How to Use ovenproof in a Sentence

ovenproof

adjective
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  • Place half the salt pork in the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • In a large ovenproof pot with a lid, heat a thin film of oil.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 May 2021
  • Score the top of the brie with a grid pattern and place on an ovenproof plate.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Combine the flours and salt in a large, ovenproof bowl and warm in the oven for 5 minutes.
    — Country Living, 15 Dec. 2014
  • Warm the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan on medium heat.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Once the meat is sliced, lay it out in an ovenproof serving dish along with the gravy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Heat a large, ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Put the pork fat-side up in a Dutch oven or other heavy ovenproof pot with a lid.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020
  • Place the garlic in a small, ovenproof dish and drizzle the top with a teaspoon of olive oil.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Coat the bottom of an ovenproof dish with a lid, such as a Dutch oven, with a thin layer of the olive oil.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Coat the bottom and inside of an ovenproof dish with olive oil.
    — USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Some recipes instruct you to bake the brie in an ovenproof serving dish.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Set an ovenproof rack upside down on the bacon to keep it flat.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2017
  • Mix 1 cup of white rice and 2 cups of boiling water in an ovenproof dish with a lid.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2021
  • Set the brownie layer out on a large, flat, ovenproof plate.
    — Redbook, 15 May 2013
  • Heat the oil in a heavy, ovenproof pot or small roasting pan over medium-high heat.
    — Domenica Marchetti, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2017
  • Oil a small, ovenproof casserole dish or cast-iron pan.
    — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2019
  • Heat butter in an ovenproof saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the onion and garlic.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Brush a 10-inch, ovenproof nonstick or cast-iron skillet with a thin coat of oil.
    — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Choose an ovenproof skillet (with a lid) or Dutch oven large enough to fit the meat in snugly but still lie flat.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 July 2021
  • Place oil in a large ovenproof skillet and set over medium-high heat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Place the dressing in a small ovenproof pan and transfer to the oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
    — Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over high heat.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Set beets to steam in a small ovenproof saute pan with a few tablespoons of water.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Place the butter in a 9- by 12-inch ovenproof baking dish. Heat the butter on the stove or in the oven until it’s melted.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
  • Heat canola oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat (the oil should cover the surface of the pan by about ⅛-inch).
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
  • Lightly brush with olive oil an ovenproof dish wide and deep enough to hold two layers of the eggplant slices.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Spread the meatballs with red sauce evenly in the bottom of a deep lasagna pan or ovenproof casserole dish.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2020
  • Cook sausage: Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Have on hand a 12-inch skillet with an ovenproof handle.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023

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