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basting

[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /
VERB
moisten during cooking
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VERB
sew temporarily
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The marinated spiced chicken needs a reheat and a sear — the oven also works — with a basting of jerk sauce.

From New York Times

Keep extra marinade or BBQ sauce within reach with this convenient basting pot and brush set.

From Salon

Finally, roast your poultry for 40 to 45 minutes in a 450-degree oven, basting every 10 or 15 minutes with the juices from the pan until everything becomes golden brown.

From Salon

Part of the allure of the roast chicken is its spiced kombu brine, a flavor pump bolstered by a basting of herb butter as the entree cooks.

From Washington Post

For a perfect medium rare, aim for between 125 and 130 degrees F. If you're not there yet, keep basting and rolling until you are.

From Salon