How to Use stockpot in a Sentence

stockpot

noun
  • Add to the stockpot, along with the salt and water, and bring to a boil.
    Star Tribune, 27 Nov. 2020
  • The next day, drain the hominy and transfer to a large stockpot.
    The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Fill a stockpot with water and put on the stove to boil.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 June 2017
  • Set a large stockpot over low heat and add oil and onions.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • For the Soup: Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat for 1 minute.
    Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Set the stockpot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
    Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Add roasted squash and broth to stockpot and heat to a boil.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2020
  • Pour the squash puree into the stockpot and stir to combine.
    Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
  • In a large stockpot, add the vegetable broth and water and bring to a boil.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 July 2022
  • When the carrots are ready, transfer them to the stockpot and return to the heat.
    Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot over high heat.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 13 Jan. 2020
  • Fill a large stockpot with at least 4 quarts of water and bring to a rolling boil.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • In a large stockpot, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
  • In a large stockpot, boil the chicken legs and thighs and the broth over medium-high heat.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
    Allegra Ben-Amotz, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2018
  • In an 8-quart or larger stockpot, combine the meat, bones and the herb paste.
    Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Move these legumes to the stockpot at the stage when vegetables are added.
    Journal Sentinel Staff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2020
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or large stockpot.
    Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2020
  • Cook the Broth Add the oxtails to a large stockpot of cold water and bring it to boil over high heat.
    Ying Chu, Marie Claire, 24 Nov. 2020
  • In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, warm up the oil.
    John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Put the ribs in a large stockpot and fill with enough cold water to cover.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Add the vegetables to the stockpot, along with the beans, salt and water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
    Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2021
  • To make the roux, in a large stockpot (about 10 quarts), heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
    Marjie Lambert, miamiherald, 16 May 2017
  • The set includes two frying pans, two saucepans, a sauté pan and a stockpot (and lids).
    Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In a large stockpot, combine the chicken stock and wine and bloom the saffron threads.
    Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Rinse the brisket, place it in a stockpot (or any large pot), and add water to cover.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Rinse the brisket, place it in a stockpot (or any large pot), and add water to cover.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • In the large stockpot over high heat, combine the water, vinegar and salt and bring to a boil.
    Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the beans with 7 cups of cold water.
    oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2020
  • Add the bacon to the stockpot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bacon is crisp.
    Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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