Dripping Pan (Noun)
Meaning
Pan for catching drippings under roasting meat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- To make cleanup easier, a large dripping pan was placed under the turkey while it roasted.
- A metal sheet can serve as a makeshift dripping pan in case you don't have one handy.
- Be sure to place the roast beef over a dripping pan lined with aluminum foil to minimize cleanup.
- It's a good idea to add some liquid to the dripping pan so that it can evaporate and keep the air moist while cooking.
- If you have an extra roasting pan you can convert it into a dripping pan to collect juices and grease from your meal.