How to Use crock in a Sentence

crock

noun
  • This is, to not to put too fine a point on it, a crock.
    Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2012
  • By now, shouldn’t that mean All the President’s Men is a crock?
    Armond White, National Review, 1 June 2022
  • With its stoneware crock, the Chefman XL can also be used over an open flame on the stove top or in the oven.
    Ashley Abramson, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The butter bell has two parts, the bottom crock and the lid with an upside-down bowl attached to it.
    CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Spray the crock of a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
    Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2022
  • Glass jars full of green onion, white onions, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and shredded cheese sit on a tray next to the crock.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Refrigerate in the crock overnight, then start it in the morning.
    Ben Fogel, Sunset Magazine, 28 Oct. 2020
  • The mock-macho gang is a crock; the real street violence comes back to haunt them.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The low and slow method of cooking in a crock pot will render the meat down for fall-apart tender results.
    Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • My personal favorite has always been the chipping away and eating of the browned cheese stuck to the side of the crock.
    Joshua David Stein, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This can also be done in a crock pot, set for 160 F or a little higher.
    Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Place pork chunks in crock and season all over with salt and chipotle powder.
    ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for at least 3.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • The 6-quart oval crock, which is dishwasher safe, is the perfect size for a 6-pound chicken or 4-pound roast.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2022
  • The color pairs well with the stems placed in the crock on the counter, while a couple of white pumpkins match the white brick, counters, and cabinets.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • But at least no crock-pots were armed in the telling of this century-spanning mystery.
    Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, 9 May 2021
  • Where: Deuxave Nine-hour French onion soup at Deuxave is comfort in a crock.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • There is not better way to welcome the season than snipping a fall branch and putting it in your favorite crock.
    Anna Logan, Country Living, 28 July 2023
  • Mix all your ingredients in the crock pot and promptly forget about it for five hours.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Complete the look with simple and weighty pottery crocks filled with autumn leaves, hydrangeas, and berries.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • For those who love seasonal kitchenware, this Le Creuset utensil crock is not to be missed.
    Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Haase recommends changing the water in your crock every two to three days for the best results.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • Transfer mixture into a shallow quart-sized, oven-safe crock or pan of your choice.
    Tanner Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2020
  • One crock houses white and wood utensils and the other includes stainless steel ones.
    Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2022
  • The entries often come from a family recipe that can arrive in a slick package or still in a crock pot.
    Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in the crock of a slow cooker; generously season with salt.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2021
  • The butter crock originated in the late 1800s, and using one simply involves adding water to the dish’s base.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • Uensslin's dog crocks come with rugged anti-slip grips on the bottom of their shoes as well as anti-fall straps to keep your dog safe as their cruising around in their new K9 kicks.
    Lauren Wellbank, Woman's Day Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Older versions are aged three to five years, made the traditional way in earthen crocks.
    Jing Gao, Bon Appétit, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Once your chicken is finished marinating, cook until done either in a crock pot or over the stove.
    Brandon Rasmussen, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024

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