ovenproof
adjective
ov·en·proof
ˈə-vən-ˌprüf 
: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes
Examples of ovenproof in a Sentence
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Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper, then brown in a large ovenproof casserole pan on a high heat, removing it to a plate once golden all over (roughly 5 minutes).
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Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
Heat the oil and butter together in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or ovenproof skillet) over medium heat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
In a large ovenproof skillet set on medium heat, heat the oil to very hot, and carefully add the pork.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
In a large Dutch oven or other heavy ovenproof pot, melt 1 table- spoon of the butter over medium heat.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
To a large ovenproof skillet set over high heat, add the oil.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
Have on hand a 12-inch skillet with an ovenproof handle.
—Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
Cook sausage: Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
Heat the oil and butter together in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or ovenproof skillet) over medium heat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
In a large ovenproof skillet set on medium heat, heat the oil to very hot, and carefully add the pork.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
In a large Dutch oven or other heavy ovenproof pot, melt 1 table- spoon of the butter over medium heat.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
To a large ovenproof skillet set over high heat, add the oil.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
Have on hand a 12-inch skillet with an ovenproof handle.
—Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
Cook sausage: Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Ovenproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovenproof. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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