How to Use ovenproof in a Sentence

ovenproof

adjective
  • In a large ovenproof pot with a lid, heat a thin film of oil.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 May 2021
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Place half the salt pork in the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • To a large ovenproof skillet set over high heat, add the oil.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
  • But any large ovenproof skillet will work.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Score the top of the brie with a grid pattern and place on an ovenproof plate.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Heat a large, ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Once the meat is sliced, lay it out in an ovenproof serving dish along with the gravy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Set an ovenproof rack upside down on the bacon to keep it flat.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2017
  • 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
  • Place oil in a large ovenproof skillet and set over medium-high heat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2022
  • In a large shallow ovenproof pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • In a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat, melt chicken fat.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Heat the same ovenproof non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Heat the oil in a heavy, ovenproof pot or small roasting pan over medium-high heat.
    — Domenica Marchetti, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • Combine the flours and salt in a large, ovenproof bowl and warm in the oven for 5 minutes.
    — Country Living, 15 Dec. 2014
  • Heat butter in an ovenproof saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the onion and garlic.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Drizzle oil in bottom of a large ovenproof skillet.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Brush a 10-inch, ovenproof nonstick or cast-iron skillet with a thin coat of oil.
    — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Set a large oval Dutch oven or other ovenproof pot large enough to hold lamb over medium-high heat.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2020

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