deglazed; deglazing; deglazes
: to dissolve the small particles of sautéed food (as meat) remaining in (a pan) by adding a liquid and heating
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Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Use a few splashes of water to create steam, and deglaze the brown bits.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 15 May 2026
Then they’re removed, the heat’s turned off and blanco tequila hits the pan to deglaze it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
For extra depth, brown the beef well to develop fond on the pot bottom; deglaze with a splash of broth before adding the potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Garlic and fresh thyme add aromatic depth, while a touch of white wine deglazes the pan and adds bright acidity.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Use a few splashes of water to create steam, and deglaze the brown bits.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 15 May 2026
Then they’re removed, the heat’s turned off and blanco tequila hits the pan to deglaze it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
For extra depth, brown the beef well to develop fond on the pot bottom; deglaze with a splash of broth before adding the potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Deglaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deglaze. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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