pan-broil
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of pan-broil
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He shouted orders to a helper and hurried off to pan-broil the steaks.
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To prepare this dish, broil or pan-broil one of the better cuts of steak for about 8 minutes.
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It is possible to pan-broil or roast some of the tough cuts of meat, if the meat is chopped fine.
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Then split each one lengthwise and broil them over a clear fire for 5 minutes or pan-broil them with a small amount of butter until both surfaces are slightly browned.
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For each slice of liver pan-broil a slice of bacon.
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