braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
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Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
For meat lovers, the hearty Rabo de Toro oxtail braised for 24 hours.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Thin the miso paste with a bit of water and add it to soups, braises, or stews for a rich, deep flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Stir remaining 1 tablespoon mustard into braising liquid.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
For meat lovers, the hearty Rabo de Toro oxtail braised for 24 hours.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
The method to make this stew resembles other meaty braises, with hunks of beef seared to a deep golden brown on the stovetop, then submerged in a heady stock of wine, broth and aromatics.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Thin the miso paste with a bit of water and add it to soups, braises, or stews for a rich, deep flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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