dripping pan

American  

Or drip pan

noun

1. a shallow metal pan used under roasting meat to receive the drippings.

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dripping pan British  

noun

1. a shallow pan placed under roasting meat to catch the dripping

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Etymology

Origin of dripping pan

First recorded in 1425–75

Example Sentences

She should thoroughly grease the dripping pan and then cut out her cookies and lift carefully into place, one just touching another.

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Put a small piece of butter in the dripping pan, and baste it frequently, the bony side should be turned towards the fire first, and roasted.

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Put a platter under it or a dripping pan, and put the blower up in front of it.

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Stuff the cavity with dressing, sew up the opening and place in dripping pan.

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Steam until tender, then remove to dripping pan; dredge with flour, pepper and salt, and brown delicately in oven.

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