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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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
Dining options range from a sushi appetizer to braised veal or a pike-perch filet.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This easy hands-off braise makes the perfect Sunday dinner and speedy weeknight dinners.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Grill enthusiasts sing its praises for the straightforward assembly, WiFi connectivity to control it from afar, and versatility to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue in one cooking appliance.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
Dining options range from a sushi appetizer to braised veal or a pike-perch filet.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
This is served with a dipping bowl of consommé from the birria braise, creating a delicious Mexican spin on the French Dip sandwich.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This easy hands-off braise makes the perfect Sunday dinner and speedy weeknight dinners.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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