How to Use fork-tender in a Sentence

fork-tender

adjective
Definition of fork-tendernext
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and fork-tender.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Place the rack on top and steam for about 30 minutes until fork-tender.
    — Emma Lovewell, Flow Space, 19 July 2024
  • Cover and cook on low until the potatoes and beans are fork-tender, 5 1/2 to 6 hours.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The potatoes will be rich, ever-so-slightly smoky, and fork-tender.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The fork-tender caveman-size shank is blanketed in sautéed endive and a bright lemon-egg-dill sauce.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2½ to 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2½ to 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are fork-tender, the filling is bubbly and the streusel is golden brown.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Cook potatoes for 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender and drain.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Cook at a steady, gentle simmer until squash is fork-tender and sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Roast until the carrots are golden on the outside but fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Roast until fork-tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
    — Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Poke a few vent holes and microwave for 3–5 minutes, until the fruits or vegetables are fork-tender.
    — Hetal Vasavada, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the potatoes and beets are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Once the celeriac root is fork-tender, remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender.
    — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Cook until tender: Cook the potatoes until fork-tender for the smoothest results.
    — Joy Wilson, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The menu superstar is the brisket, which is cooked to fork-tender perfection with a delectable and crispy burnt ends crust.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Tuck in quicker-cooking vegetables, like carrot and turnip, once the meat starts to become fork-tender.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until just fork-tender but not falling apart, about 8 minutes.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Add potatoes; cook until just fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Add squash mixture; cook until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft, 40 to 45 minutes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Once at a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, undisturbed, until potato slices are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Bring to a boil over medium high; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12 minutes.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until barely fork-tender.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Uncover, taste and add more salt and pepper, as needed; continue to cook (uncovered) for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until both the beef and the carrots are fork-tender.
    — Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This serves a purpose — starting potatoes in cold water ensures that the exteriors don’t get mushy before the center is fork-tender.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
    — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Once the potato is fork-tender, remove it immediately from the boiling water, according to the Food Network.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The fix-it-and-forget-it appliance enables couples to cook a fork-tender pot roast and vegetables while away from home, and this model ratchets up the capabilities by adding the sous vide option.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023

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