braised
Browned then stewed
Braised describes food cooked by first browning in fat, then simmering slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot: braised short ribs, braised cabbage.
The method tenderizes tough cuts of meat and develops rich, concentrated flavors.
The lamb was braised for three hours until it fell off the bone.
Having much of something
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- depthDistance below surface
concentrated · complex · aromatic · hearty · robust · meatiness · glossy · reduced
Cook just under boiling
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- low heatMinimal cooking temperature
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- searBurn the outside
deglaze · aromatics · mirepoix · bouquet garni · liquid · covered · pot · casserole
Slow-braised beef entrée
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- osso bucoBraised cross-cut shanks
- daubeFrench braised meat stew
- tagineEarthenware pot and stew
ragout · carnitas · barbacoa · brisket · short ribs · beef bourguignon · navarin · cacciatore
Soft or sore
- fork-tenderCooked until easily pierced
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
- moistSlightly wet
melting · silky · gelatinous · unctuous · soft · velvety · collagen · pull-apart
rich
Having much of something
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
depth · concentrated · complex · aromatic · hearty · robust · meatiness · glossy · reduced · intensified
simmer
Cook just under boiling
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- low heatMinimal cooking temperature
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
sear · deglaze · aromatics · mirepoix · bouquet garni · liquid · covered · pot · casserole · marinate
pot roast
Slow-braised beef entrée
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- osso bucoBraised cross-cut shanks
- daubeFrench braised meat stew
tagine · ragout · carnitas · barbacoa · brisket · short ribs · beef bourguignon · navarin · cacciatore · adobo
tender
Soft or sore
- fork-tenderCooked until easily pierced
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
moist · melting · silky · gelatinous · unctuous · soft · velvety · collagen · pull-apart · yielding
chuck
Throw carelessly or informally
shoulder · belly · lamb · pork · beef · chicken thighs · root vegetables · carrots · onions · celery
- braised porkSlow-cooked pig meat
- braised pork bellyFatty pork slow-cooked in liquid
- braised chickenPoultry slow-cooked in liquid
- braised lambMeat slowly cooked covered
- braised short ribsSlow-cooked bone-in beef
- braised duckWaterfowl simmered until tender