braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
Examples of braise in a Sentence
Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
The simplest ways to prepare beet greens are by braising or sautéing them.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Use it as an all-purpose seasoning for rice pilafs or braises.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Current entrees include roasted red grouper, Outer Banks sea scallops, tamarind braised beef short ribs and lion’s mane pad Thai, among other tasty options.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
The simplest ways to prepare beet greens are by braising or sautéing them.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Noun
These pieces let cooks explore a variety of world cuisines in baked goods, casseroles and even slow braises and stews.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
Use it as an all-purpose seasoning for rice pilafs or braises.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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