How to Use saucepan in a Sentence

saucepan

noun
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan and turn off the heat.
    ExpressNews.com, 2 Nov. 2020
  • To make the Béchamel: Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
    San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Place the chili flakes and blended oil in a saucepan off the heat.
    Carlo Mirarchi, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Set the saucepan with the sauce base aside until the pithiviers are ready to serve.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Remove from the heat and fish out the chipotles from the saucepan.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Make the syrup: Put wine and sugar in a small saucepan.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
  • In a small saucepan, boil the water and add in tea bags and spices.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Crumple 1 lime leaf and add it to the saucepan, along with a pinch of salt.
    Pat Tanumihardja, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Combine port and red wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
  • Cook the grits: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high, and add salt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 July 2023
  • In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water or stock to a boil.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Fill a small saucepan with 1½ cups water and the dry quinoa.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2021
  • Add olive oil, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt in the saucepan.
    Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Fill a 5-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Fill a large saucepan with 3 to 4 quarts water and bring to a boil.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the brine cool for about 5 minutes.
    Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • To serve a can of green beans, place the contents of one of your jars in a small saucepan.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Place a lid on the saucepan and simmer on low for at least 1 to 2 hours.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2021
  • The 5mm thickened saucepan is durable and made to be used for a long time.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 May 2021
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
  • Be sure to drain the peaches well before adding them to the saucepan.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Then place the saucepan on the stove and turn the burner to high to bring it to a boil.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high.
    Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk to make a roux.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Pour water to come 1 inch up the sides of a saucepan large enough to fit a steamer basket and bring to a boil over high heat.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, gently melt the remaining 2½ tablespoons of butter over a gentle heat, then leave to cool.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Chop the cranberries and strawberries into small bits, then add them to a large saucepan.
    Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025

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