pan-broil

or pan·broil

[ pan-broil ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to cook in an uncovered frying pan over direct heat using little or no fat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pan-broil¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

He shouted orders to a helper and hurried off to pan-broil the steaks.

From Project Gutenberg

To prepare this combination of foods, first pan-broil the desired number of slices of bacon in a hot frying pan until they are crisp and then remove them to a warm platter.

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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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The most satisfactory way in which to prepare chops is either to broil them in a broiler or to pan-broil them.

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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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