fork-tender
adjective
fork-ten·der
ˈfȯrk-ˈten-dər 
: tender enough to be easily pierced or cut with a fork
fork-tender filet mignon
Examples of fork-tender in a Sentence
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Add squash mixture; cook until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Add potatoes; cook until just fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 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, 15 Mar. 2024
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
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, bell pepper, and carrots and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
5.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 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
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
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Add potatoes; cook until just fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 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, 15 Mar. 2024
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
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, bell pepper, and carrots and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
5.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 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
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
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“Fork-tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fork-tender. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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