deglazing
Lifting fond with liquid
Deglazing is a cooking technique where liquid is added to a hot pan to loosen the caramelized bits of food stuck to the bottom.
These browned remnants, called fond, contain concentrated flavor.
Wine, stock, or other liquids dissolve them into a sauce: Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine.
The sizzling release of steam is part of the process.
Having tender affection
heat · liquid · dissolve · reduction · simmer · aromatics · roux · degrease
Natural meat juices
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- demi-glaceConcentrated French brown sauce
- pan sauceSauce from deglazed drippings
- reductionMaking something smaller
bordelaise · chasseur · velouté · espagnole · au jus · drippings · mother sauce · emulsion
Fermented grape beverage
- stockGoods kept for sale
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- brandySpirit from fermented fruit
- cognacGrape-based distilled spirit
sherry · vermouth · vinegar · beer · cider · bourbon · marsala · madeira
Fifth taste sensation
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- depthDistance below surface
- richnessState of abundance
- complexityState of being complicated
caramelization · browned · concentrated · intensified · layered · nuanced · aromatic
fond
Having tender affection
sear · heat · liquid · dissolve · reduction · simmer · aromatics · roux · degrease · brown bits
jus
Natural meat juices
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- demi-glaceConcentrated French brown sauce
- pan sauceSauce from deglazed drippings
reduction · bordelaise · chasseur · velouté · espagnole · au jus · drippings · mother sauce · emulsion · sauce base
wine
Fermented grape beverage
cognac · sherry · vermouth · vinegar · beer · cider · bourbon · marsala · madeira · port
umami
Fifth taste sensation
complexity · caramelization · browned · concentrated · intensified · layered · nuanced · aromatic
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- culinary artsflavor, aroma, seasoning, sauce, roasting
- culinary knowledgecooking techniques, knife skills, baking, roasting, grilling
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
- sauteingskillet, pan, high heat, browning, stirring
deglazingsearing
Browning with intense heat
evaporating · caramelizing · browning · reducing · charring