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Avoirdupois (/ ˌ æ v ər d ə ˈ p ɔɪ z, ˌ æ v w ɑːr dj uː ˈ p w ɑː /; [1] abbreviated avdp.) [2] is a measurement system of weights that uses pounds and ounces as units. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It was first commonly used in the 13th century AD and was updated in 1959.
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in both the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.Various definitions have been used; the most common today is the international avoirdupois pound, which is legally defined as exactly 0.453 592 37 kilograms, and which is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces. [1]
† The fluid scruple has been properly defined on its own in the apothecaries' system as 1 ⁄ 24 fl oz, 1 ⁄ 3 fluid dram, or = 20 minims (≈ 1.23223 ml), and also 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Mind that scruples and drams were pharmaceutical and intended to be specific and precise, whereas cooking measures tended to use what was on hand and/or actually ...
2 3 / 4 lb 2 pound, 12 ounce beef tenderloin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 kipfler potato, halved; 6 carrot, sliced into rounds; ... Heat 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of the butter in a flameproof roasting tin. Add the ...
1 bay leaf; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 / 3 cup red wine; 4 cup beef stock; 1 tsp superfine sugar; 1 toasted baguette or French stick, cut into 8 1-inch slices; 1 1 / 2 cup grated ...
1. Place the ribs into an 8-quart saucepot and add water to cover. Heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Two men take the steak challenge on April 6, 2008. The Big Texan is best known for its 72 ounce (4.5 pounds or 2.04 kg) steak.The steak is free to anyone who, in one hour or less, can eat the entire meal, consisting of the steak itself, a bread roll with butter, a baked potato, shrimp cocktail, and a side salad; otherwise, the meal costs $72. [3]
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.