fork-tender
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
The fork-tender meat, mushrooms and sauce, served over bright orange mashed squash, makes for a beautiful and nourishing meal.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023
"This recipe gives you fork-tender pulled pork barbecue with just 10 minutes of effort," writes the Food52 team of Ivy Manning's no-fuss formula from her cookbook Instant Pot Miracle 6 Ingredients or Less.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2022
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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