How to Use slotted spoon in a Sentence

slotted spoon

noun
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool in a bowl.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and set aside.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a wire rack to drain.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to drain, and sprinkle with salt.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Once the meat is very tender, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove them to a plate.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, place 2 matzo balls in each bowl.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a sheet pan or plate to cool.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Scoop out onions and garlic using a slotted spoon, place them on a small plate, and set aside.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit and chiles to a medium bowl and let cool.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Remove pies with a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon, and transfer to ice bath.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
    — Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a medium bowl.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Transfer to a medium bowl using a slotted spoon.
    — Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving as much oil in pan as possible.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • Use a slotted spoon to put garlic in jar of a blender, reserving oil in baking dish.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 1 cup of the beans to a shallow bowl and mash with a fork.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, add the strawberries to the top of the cheesecake.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the prepared plate and drain.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a medium bowl; cover and keep warm.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

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