braise

verb

\ ˈbrāz

braised; braising

Definition of braise

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot

braise

noun

Definition of braise (Entry 2 of 2)

: an item of braised food

Examples of braise in a Sentence

Verb

He braised the beef in a wine sauce.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

In a medium roasting pan or braising pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "Everyone’s Secret-Favorite Thanksgiving Dish," 8 Nov. 2018 Among the starters are a honeynut squash and goat cheese salad with apples and spiced pepitas; and diners can enjoy their turkey either roasted, in a pot pie, or braised with a side of brandied mushroom risotto. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "Where to Dine Out for a Traditional-ish Thanksgiving Meal in New York City," 14 Nov. 2018 Beet greens are also tasty raw, braised, or stir-fried. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Beets This Fall for a Hearty Autumn Harvest," 21 Aug. 2018 The menu is based on a classic brasserie, with escargot, braised artichokes with white wine butter sauce and raw bar available. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Serenite Restaurant in Medina: Sneak peek," 29 Mar. 2018 Add your braising liquid (about two-thirds up the sides of the meat) and bring it to a simmer—this temperature is critical to the success of the final dish. — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, "The Two Ways To Cook Meat Perfectly Every Time," 18 Aug. 2017 Chef Michael Gabriel was named the Sips, Suds & Tacos Taco Takedown winner with his braised smoked beef cheek and beef tongue tacos infused with coffee and cinnamon topped with pickled watermelon rind slaw and smoked paprika chipotle aioli. — Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Wine & Food Week founder labels this year a success," 16 June 2018 The kitchen delivers creative takes on brasserie classics like salmon tartare and braised short ribs. — Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, "Don't underestimate dining scene in Cincinnati's dynamic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood," 8 May 2018 These pack braised beef, pimento cheese and Wickles pickles between two adorably miniature buns. — Andy Staples, SI.com, "Turnaround Artist Dave Clawson and Wake Forest Are Cooking With Gas Now," 4 June 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The process should take about the same time required for the potatoes to become fully tender and succulent in their buttery braise. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "The Way You’ll Be Making Scrambled Eggs From Now On," 11 Jan. 2019 Brown, Baby, Brown The first step to a successful braise is to brown the meat. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "How to Braise Meat without a Recipe (Seriously!)," 19 Feb. 2018 Bring the contents of the pan to a gentle simmer, cover tightly, slightly reduce the heat, and allow to braise on the stove top for 30 minutes. — Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, "Gabrielle Hamilton's Braised Chicken Legs with Shallots and Vinegar," 22 Feb. 2013 In the same pan, add the shallots or onions, measured water, remaining butter and the sugar and braise over a medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes until browned and soft on the outside. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 Deglaze with stock, cover, and braise for 45 to 60 minutes, until the internal temperature is 130 degrees. — House Beautiful, "Miles Angelo's Brined Turkey, Herb-and-Mustard-Stuffed Legs, Gold Corn Brioche Dressing and Giblet Gravy," 1 Nov. 2012 Try using it instead of stock for your next stew or braise and save yourself time, effort, and money. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "The Best Substitute for Homemade Chicken Stock Is Free," 30 Apr. 2018 Reduce the grill temperature to about 400 degrees or as needed to let the meat braise and the liquids simmer. — Roxanne Wyss And Kathy Moore, kansascity, "Flavorful roast beef highlights this dad’s skill with the grill," 19 June 2018 When Binita Pradhan and her crew at Bini’s Kitchen work together to fold momo (Nepalese dumplings), toast spices and braise fragrant stews, the conversation flows in Nepali, Tibetan and Hindi, punctuated with a little English. — San Francisco Chronicle, "The chain of service: How a restaurant powers a community here and abroad," 25 May 2018

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