braises
Sears then simmers
Braises is the third-person singular form of the verb braise, a cooking method where food—typically tougher cuts of meat—is first seared at high heat, then slowly cooked in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.
The low, slow, moist heat breaks down connective tissue and produces tender, flavorful results.
She braises short ribs until they fall off the bone.
Braising suits ingredients that would turn tough with dry cooking methods.
Cook just under boiling
- crockpotElectric low-heat vessel
- one-potCooked in one vessel
- coveredHaving protection atop
- liquidFree-flowing substance
browning · searing · deglazing · fond · mirepoix · wine · broth · stock
Earthenware pot and stew
- carnitasBraised then crisped pork
- barbacoaPit-smoked meat dish
- daubeFrench braised meat stew
- ragoutSeasoned meat stew
potjiekos · sauerbraten · adobo · brisket · goulash · massaman · rendang
Browned through sugar heating
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- richnessState of abundance
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
herbs · garlic · onion · smoky · depth · complexity · glaze · reduction
Structural body protein
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- fork-tenderCooked until easily pierced
moisture · marbling · fibrous · proteins · yielding · softened · supple
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- rusticRural and unrefined
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
satisfying · wholesome · family · tradition · cozy · soothing · togetherness · homemade
simmer
Cook just under boiling
liquid · browning · searing · deglazing · fond · mirepoix · wine · broth · stock · reduction
tagine
Earthenware pot and stew
ragout · potjiekos · sauerbraten · adobo · brisket · goulash · massaman · rendang
caramelized
Browned through sugar heating
aromatic · herbs · garlic · onion · smoky · depth · complexity · glaze · reduction · spices
collagen
Structural body protein
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- succulentMoist and flavorful
fork-tender · moisture · marbling · fibrous · proteins · yielding · softened · supple
hearty
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- rusticRural and unrefined
homestyle · satisfying · wholesome · family · tradition · cozy · soothing · togetherness · homemade · soul-food
shanks
Mid-leg portions, tool shafts
braisesgrills
Cooks over direct heat
roasts · broils · flash-fries · bakes · sears
braisesbroils
Cooks with radiant heat
flash-fries · grills · stir-fries · sears · chars
- 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