How to Use ovenproof in a Sentence

ovenproof

adjective
  • 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
  • Have on hand a large (12- or 13-inch) skillet with an ovenproof handle.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Pour the box of kosher salt into an ovenproof pan or skillet and arrange and embed the oyster halves in the salt.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2020

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