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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
This step caramelizes the meat, which builds flavor in the braising liquid and lends depth to the stew.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
To start, use it to braise chicken thighs and be sure to chop plenty of extra spring onions to use as garnish for your finished dish.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Horseradish gremolata brightens an earthy saffron ravioli, charred Treviso and butternut squash and braised pork ennoble garganelli.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The duo shingled strips of sirloin cooked sous vide in duck fat, garlic, thyme and rosemary between layers of blue cheese bacon mousse and braised short rib jam.
—The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
While these are braised rather than fried (my preference), the artichokes, fragrant with mint and dappled with salsa verde, still satisfy.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Chefs looking to create dishes for a new plant-forward world discovered that coneheads were easy to braise or roast, and looked gorgeous when quartered and sauced on a plate.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
In addition to the wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails, there's also a food menu with highlights such as Korean BBQ braised beef nachos, hoisin glazed pork banh mi, spring roll salad and a rotating pizza of the month.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
The best way to level up a hearty, soul-warming braise?
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024
Think about recipes, including soups, stews and braises, that begin with aromatics sauteed in the pot or pan.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
As with most stews and braises, there are a few key steps to ensuring deep flavor: Take the time to brown the meat well.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
The adult side of the menu does not offer pizza-making, however there are fine dining options, such as tempura fried squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese or a short rib pasta with a red wine braise, kale, carrots and Parmesan cheese.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Cabbage has spent an eternity as the workhorse of the stir-fry and the braise, the quiet companion to endless duck legs and pulled pork sandwiches.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Mirepoix is a classic French culinary base composed of diced onions, carrots, and celery, typically used to add flavor and aroma to various dishes such as soups, stews, sauces, and braises.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Veal short ribs This appetizer ($11) embraces Asian flavors with a hoisin braise and is served with a five-spice honey.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
There are many other ways to make meat succulent — poaching it as in Hainanese chicken or braising it as in Indian curries — but browning isn’t one of them.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
This step caramelizes the meat, which builds flavor in the braising liquid and lends depth to the stew.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
To start, use it to braise chicken thighs and be sure to chop plenty of extra spring onions to use as garnish for your finished dish.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Horseradish gremolata brightens an earthy saffron ravioli, charred Treviso and butternut squash and braised pork ennoble garganelli.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The duo shingled strips of sirloin cooked sous vide in duck fat, garlic, thyme and rosemary between layers of blue cheese bacon mousse and braised short rib jam.
—The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
While these are braised rather than fried (my preference), the artichokes, fragrant with mint and dappled with salsa verde, still satisfy.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Chefs looking to create dishes for a new plant-forward world discovered that coneheads were easy to braise or roast, and looked gorgeous when quartered and sauced on a plate.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
In addition to the wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails, there's also a food menu with highlights such as Korean BBQ braised beef nachos, hoisin glazed pork banh mi, spring roll salad and a rotating pizza of the month.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Noun
Get the recipe > Ropa Vieja Saucy shredded beef, olives, and capers make this dish one of our favorite Cuban braises.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
The best way to level up a hearty, soul-warming braise?
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024
Think about recipes, including soups, stews and braises, that begin with aromatics sauteed in the pot or pan.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
As with most stews and braises, there are a few key steps to ensuring deep flavor: Take the time to brown the meat well.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
The adult side of the menu does not offer pizza-making, however there are fine dining options, such as tempura fried squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese or a short rib pasta with a red wine braise, kale, carrots and Parmesan cheese.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Cabbage has spent an eternity as the workhorse of the stir-fry and the braise, the quiet companion to endless duck legs and pulled pork sandwiches.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Mirepoix is a classic French culinary base composed of diced onions, carrots, and celery, typically used to add flavor and aroma to various dishes such as soups, stews, sauces, and braises.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Veal short ribs This appetizer ($11) embraces Asian flavors with a hoisin braise and is served with a five-spice honey.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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verbˈbrāz
braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot
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