fork-tender
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 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
Steam the potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 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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