precook
verb
pre·cook
(ˌ)prē-ˈku̇k 
precooked; precooking; precooks
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating
Examples of precook in a Sentence
He precooked the chicken before he grilled it.
The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.
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Because it is precooked, bulgur wheat is an easy and convenient grain option.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
To reduce exposure to high temperatures, consider precooking meat in the microwave or oven and then grilling it to a safe internal temperature, Detwiler said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 29 July 2024
If using fresh pineapple, slice thinly and even precook lightly for a similar effect.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
One option is to precook the bacon only and simply assemble the rest of the ingredients.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
To reduce exposure to high temperatures, consider precooking meat in the microwave or oven and then grilling it to a safe internal temperature, Detwiler said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 29 July 2024
If using fresh pineapple, slice thinly and even precook lightly for a similar effect.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
One option is to precook the bacon only and simply assemble the rest of the ingredients.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
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precook
verb
pre·cook
(ˈ)prē-ˈku̇k
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating
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