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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Cook potatoes for 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender and drain.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 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
Simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
—Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 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
Cover the pan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 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
Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain; chill 10 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
The potatoes will be rich, ever-so-slightly smoky, and fork-tender.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 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
Simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
—Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 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
Cover the pan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 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
Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain; chill 10 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
The potatoes will be rich, ever-so-slightly smoky, and fork-tender.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above
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“Fork-tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fork-tender. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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