stewpan

Thân thiện

The chef stirs the stew in a large stewpan on the stove.

Definition

Noun: A deep cooking pot, typically with a lid and a handle, specifically designed for the slow cooking method of stewing. It is a type of saucepan.

Usage

A stewpan is used for preparing stews, which involve simmering ingredients like meat and vegetables in liquid over low heat for a long period. It is a specific tool for a specific cooking technique.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She placed the beef and carrots into the stewpan and covered it with broth.
  • A heavy-bottomed stewpan is ideal for even heat distribution during long cooking.

Advanced Usage

• The term is somewhat dated in modern everyday English. In contemporary kitchens, people are more likely to refer to a similar pot as a "stew pot," "Dutch oven," or simply a "saucepan" or "pot" suitable for stewing.
• It implies a pot that is part of a matched set of kitchenware.

Variants and Related Words

• Stew pot (n): A more common modern synonym for a pot used for making stew.
• Saucepan (n): A general term for a deep cooking pan with a handle and often a lid, which can include a stewpan.
• Casserole (n): A deep dish or pot used for both cooking and serving stews and other dishes.

Synonyms

• Cooking pot
• Saucepan (in the specific context of stewing)
• Stew pot

Antonyms

• Frying pan (a shallow pan used for frying, not stewing)
• Skillet

Học thuật

Noun

1. a saucepan used for stewing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stewing pan