deglazed

Fond lifted off

Deglazed describes a pan that has had liquid added to loosen the caramelized bits stuck to its surface after cooking.

The technique captures flavor: She deglazed the pan with wine and scraped up the fond.

More broadly, deglazed can describe any surface that has had a glaze removed.

technique

pan

Shallow cooking vessel

liquid · wine · stock · vinegar · sauté · sear · skillet · cast-iron · dissolve · heat

sauce

reduction

Making something smaller

  • jusNatural meat juices
  • gravyThickened meat drippings
  • pan sauceSauce from deglazed drippings

roux · velouté · demi-glace · drippings · emulsion · consistency · thicken · finish · cream sauce · butter

flavor

caramelization

Sugar's heat transformation

  • savoryAppetizing, not sweet
  • umamiFifth taste sensation
  • depthDistance below surface

complex · concentrated · rich · aromatic · flavorful · robust · intense · full-bodied · browned · nutty

Opposites
fond condition

deglazedcrusty

Hard-shelled, literally or figuratively

encrusted · caramelized · caked · glazed · dirty

Family

deglaze, deglazing, deglazes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G