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braised

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verb

past tense of braise

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Recent Examples of braised
Adjective
There are small plates like firefly squid and braised rabbit. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026 Customers can create customizable meals starting with a base of rice or steamed vegetables and a protein such as barbecue pork, spicy pork, beef bulgogi, zesty chicken and braised tofu. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Mains included shrimp ravioli, pumpkin agnolotti, braised ribeye, arroz de polvo (octopus rice) with artisanal sausage and a changing fish of the day, and they were all reasonably priced (averaging around £14). Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026 Options include al pastor, birria (made with braised beef, instead of the traditional goat), marinated chicken, carne asada, carnitas and cajun fish (a seasonal option available during Lent). Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026 Hernandez said the braised beef is cooked for about six hours with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, bay leaves and Mexican oregano. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026 The food is great; standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
  • The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
  • After proofing, they are broken into small servings, stuffed with pork and steamed.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • On the palate, a rush of brown sugar and caramel quickly gives way to baking spices, earthy oak, roasted nuts, and a hint of herbaceous rye.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025

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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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