Braised Definition & Meaning

Examples of braise in a Sentence

Verb He braised the beef in a wine sauce.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Then the domelike lid goes on top and the vessel moves to the oven to braise. — Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2022 Ideal for a hot Dutch oven of your mom’s classic braise that goes right from the oven to the table. — Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 22 Apr. 2022 Add it to chili con carne, braise it in beer, or mix it into a ragù for a twist on spaghetti bolognese. — Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2022 Stir the greens every 20 minutes or so, adding a splash of water if the pot dries out, and braise until even the stems are silky and the florets are falling apart, an hour at the very least. — Megan Litt, Bon Appétit, 9 Mar. 2022 Chicken breasts can be soaked in a white wine braise a day before grilling to be cooked to perfection. — Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2022 Cover and braise for about 40 minutes, or until the turkey registers 155 to 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 Simmer, saute, fry, boil or braise to your heart’s content. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2021 Don't worry, though: This vessel will still sear, braise and slow-cook beautifully. — Madison Trapkin, USA TODAY, 22 June 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun An hourlong braise in the oven renders an entire head’s worth of cloves impossibly soft and spreadable. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 Basically a stovetop braise, smothering is a technique most often associated with chicken or pork — but can be used with other types of animal proteins as well as vegetables — where the braising liquid is thickened to form a luscious gravy. — Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021 Uncork this to enjoy with a wintry braise or stew and tell your smart speaker to play some French bistro music. — Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021 The braise can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated in the Dutch oven (if your Dutch oven is not enameled, transfer to another container for storage). — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 And since my menu already included a hearty braise and bread, something green was definitely in order. — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 Serve with the cooking liquid and plums from the braise. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2021 In the Philippines, which was claimed by the Spanish in 1521, adobo is most often a braise featuring vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns—the ratio of which is dictated by both your family’s palate and your own. — Bettina Makalintal, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2021 Top round is a lean cut that can take a long braise to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor without falling apart. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Oct. 2021 See More

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