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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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
Lucrezia’s Regularly voted the region’s top Italian restaurant, Lucrezia’s serves housemade pasta, classic Italian appetizers, and braised lamb shanks and short ribs in a garden setting.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The thick walls and heavy lid on a cast-iron pot will also be better for moisture retention for a braise or any long, slow cook in the oven.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Chicken legs, mushrooms, and carrots braise together to develop a deep, savory flavor that's guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
Lucrezia’s Regularly voted the region’s top Italian restaurant, Lucrezia’s serves housemade pasta, classic Italian appetizers, and braised lamb shanks and short ribs in a garden setting.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
The slow braise in cola, ketchup, Worcestershire, and vinegar creates a glossy sauce that clings to the beef and vegetables.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The thick walls and heavy lid on a cast-iron pot will also be better for moisture retention for a braise or any long, slow cook in the oven.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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