: fat and juices drawn from meat during cooking
—often used in plural
Examples of dripping in a Sentence
He cooked a turkey and made gravy from the drippings.
Pour the dripping from the pan.
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To the drippings left in the Dutch oven, toss in the sliced mushrooms, carrots, and quartered shallots.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
No extra glaze is included, though the drippings from this ham would make a beautiful sauce.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
If the gravy is too thick, add giblets broth or liquid from drippings.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Now let the drippings sit for a minute, allowing the fat to naturally separate from the rest of the drippings.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
No extra glaze is included, though the drippings from this ham would make a beautiful sauce.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
If the gravy is too thick, add giblets broth or liquid from drippings.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Now let the drippings sit for a minute, allowing the fat to naturally separate from the rest of the drippings.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dripping
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dripping. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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