salt shake
Americannoun
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When reduced to a glaze, add the fresh butter and a seasoning of salt; shake the stewpan about well, and when the butter is well mixed with the carrots, serve.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
When they are a nice brown lift the basket from the fat, sprinkle with salt, shake the grease from them and remove with a skimming spoon, drain on paper and serve at once.
From The Golden Age Cook Book by Dwight, Henrietta Latham
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