Braising (Noun)
Meaning
Cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The art of braising is a slow and gentle process that tenderizes even the toughest cuts of meat.
- The rich flavors of the stew developed over hours of braising in the heavy Dutch oven.
- To braise the short ribs, simply brown them in oil, then cover them with liquid and let them cook for two hours.
- The technique of braising involves cooking meat in a small amount of liquid, covered, to trap the moisture and flavors.
- After a few hours of braising, the pot roast was tender and falling apart, infused with the rich flavors of the surrounding sauce.