braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
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Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
For family-sized batches of chili, rice side dishes, macaroni and cheese, and more, the Dutch oven has a spacious 5-quart capacity, which is also great for deep frying chicken, braising pot roast, or even making homemade bread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Thin the miso paste with a bit of water and add it to soups, braises, or stews for a rich, deep flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Slice the pork against the grain into thick pieces and serve drizzled with braising liquid on top.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
For family-sized batches of chili, rice side dishes, macaroni and cheese, and more, the Dutch oven has a spacious 5-quart capacity, which is also great for deep frying chicken, braising pot roast, or even making homemade bread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The method to make this stew resembles other meaty braises, with hunks of beef seared to a deep golden brown on the stovetop, then submerged in a heady stock of wine, broth and aromatics.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Thin the miso paste with a bit of water and add it to soups, braises, or stews for a rich, deep flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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