baste
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Some baste their eggs in hot fat, some insist on a lid to trap steam and ensure even cooking.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025
You baste every 30 minutes before removing the cheesecloth to cook uncovered to burnish the skin.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
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
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
Put a little water in the pan, and baste frequently, but do not roast too rapidly; raise the pan at least two inches from the bottom of the range.
From Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes by Clayton, H. J.
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