stewpan
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
Noun
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a saucepan used for stewing
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