How to Use stockpot in a Sentence

stockpot

noun
  • The next day, drain the hominy and transfer to a large stockpot.
    — The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — Allegra Ben-Amotz, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2018
  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 5 Oct. 2020
  • In a large stockpot, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Squeeze lemon halves over mixture, and add lemon halves to stockpot.
    — Hunter Evans, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Add to the stockpot, along with the salt and water, and bring to a boil.
    — Star Tribune, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot over high heat.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 13 Jan. 2020
  • Heat the oil in a medium stockpot or saucepan over medium heat.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Put the ribs in a large stockpot and fill with enough cold water to cover.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Fill a large stockpot with at least 4 quarts of water and bring to a rolling boil.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Heat the Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat and add the canola oil.
    — Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Move these legumes to the stockpot at the stage when vegetables are added.
    — Journal Sentinel Staff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2020
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or large stockpot.
    — Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2020
  • In a large stockpot, add the vegetable broth and water and bring to a boil.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 July 2022
  • In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, warm up the oil.
    — John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • In a Dutch oven or large stockpot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Put the olive oil, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 29 Aug. 2017
  • This stockpot is perfect for soups, stews, pasta, seafood boils, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
  • In a large stockpot, boil the chicken legs and thighs and the broth over medium-high heat.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Most sets will include a saucepan, fry pan, Dutch oven/stockpot, and saute pan.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
  • Rinse the brisket, place it in a stockpot (or any large pot), and add water to cover.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Rinse the brisket, place it in a stockpot (or any large pot), and add water to cover.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This 10-piece set includes that fry pan, sauté pans, a stockpot, and more.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The set includes two frying pans, two saucepans, a sauté pan and a stockpot (and lids).
    — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the beans with 7 cups of cold water.
    — oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2020
  • In an 8-quart or larger stockpot, combine the meat, bones and the herb paste.
    — Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve into a large stockpot, pushing on the solids to get all the juices.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • When the carrots are ready, transfer them to the stockpot and return to the heat.
    — Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • In a large stockpot, combine the chicken stock and wine and bloom the saffron threads.
    — Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2022
  • In the large stockpot over high heat, combine the water, vinegar and salt and bring to a boil.
    — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023

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