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saucepan

[ saws-pan ]

noun

  1. a metal container of moderate depth, usually having a long handle and sometimes a cover, for stewing, boiling, etc.


saucepan

/ ˈɔːə /

noun

  1. a metal or enamel pan with a long handle and often a lid, used for cooking food
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of saucepan1

First recorded in 1680–90; sauce + pan 1
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams and begins to brown — about 5–7 minutes.

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Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

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In a small saucepan, combine the orange marmalade and lemon juice over medium heat.

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If you don’t have a sauté pan and insist on using a saucepan, be sure to choose an appropriately sized pan based on how much sugar and fruit you plan on using.

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However, on arrival, the team from Plymouth found item was "a very old straight sided saucepan, or similar metal container".

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