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baste

[beyst] / beɪst /
VERB
moisten during cooking
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VERB
sew temporarily
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Baste every 25 to 40 minutes depending upon the turkeys total roasting time, aim to baste four to five times over the entire roasting time for your particular bird.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

Cook and baste the fish until the thickest parts reach 115°F to 120°F, or are nearly opaque when cut into, 2 to 3 minutes.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

Be sure to baste the fish with this liquid during cooking and just before serving.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023

To add to the flavour, Taylor’s preferred liquid to baste the turkey with is coffee, butter and maple syrup.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Arranging this in his mind, he let the duck burn one side; it had a tendency to burn, as he could not baste it.

From Bevis The Story of a Boy by Jefferies, Richard




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