fork-tender
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In fact, it becomes so fork-tender that the meat can’t be sliced in a machine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
One particularly delicious dish is babi guling, a fork-tender pig roast seasoned with a long list of spices and aromatics.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Reduce the heat so the stew is at a low simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023
If your brisket is fork-tender and flavorful beyond belief, people will keep going back for more.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2022
Like mansaf, ouzi is a textural medley, the salty, roasted crunch of nuts contrasting against fork-tender lamb.
From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2021
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