basting

[US]/ˈbɑːstɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbæs.tɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of moistening food with fat or liquid during cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.; A type of loose stitching used in sewing, typically for finishing seams.
Word Forms
Pluralbastings

Phrases & Collocations

basting a turkey

basting brush

basting the roast

basting with butter

basting liquid

regular basting

baste the edges

basting for flavor

Example Sentences

she is basting the turkey to keep it moist.

basting the meat with sauce enhances its flavor.

he learned the technique of basting from his grandmother.

basting during cooking helps achieve a golden crust.

don't forget to baste the chicken every 30 minutes.

she uses a brush for basting the grilled vegetables.

proper basting can make a big difference in roasting.

he prefers to baste his steak with garlic butter.

basting is essential for achieving tender and juicy results.

she learned that basting can prevent drying out the meat.

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