slow-cook
Low heat, hours
Slow-cook means to cook food at low temperatures over an extended period, typically several hours.
The method tenderizes tough cuts of meat and develops deep flavors: I slow-cooked the brisket for eight hours.
A slow cooker is an electric appliance designed for this purpose.
The technique suits stews, roasts, and braises that benefit from long, gentle heat.
Electric low-heat vessel
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- simmerCook just under boiling
- sous-videSealed, temperature-controlled water cooking
- stewpotLarge vessel for braising
confit · poach · smoke · roast · baste · sear · marinate · infuse
Slow-simmered meat dish
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- tagineEarthenware pot and stew
- ragoutSeasoned meat stew
goulash · daube · bouillabaisse · gumbo · jambalaya · congee · minestrone · barbacoa
Soft or sore
- fork-tenderCooked until easily pierced
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
- pulledDrew with force
shredded · gelatinous · silky · unctuous · collagen · breakdown · softened
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
Having much of something
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- depthDistance below surface
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- umamiFifth taste sensation
infused · aromatic · smoky · caramelized · developed · layered · melded · intensified
crockpot
Electric low-heat vessel
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- simmerCook just under boiling
- sous-videSealed, temperature-controlled water cooking
stewpot · confit · poach · smoke · roast · baste · sear · marinate · infuse · season
stew
Slow-simmered meat dish
ragout · goulash · daube · bouillabaisse · gumbo · jambalaya · congee · minestrone · barbacoa · carnitas
tender
Soft or sore
- fork-tenderCooked until easily pierced
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
pulled · shredded · gelatinous · silky · unctuous · collagen · breakdown · softened
hearty
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
satisfying · wholesome · rustic · filling · cozy · soul-food
rich
Having much of something
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- depthDistance below surface
- concentratedGathered or intensified
umami · infused · aromatic · smoky · caramelized · developed · layered · melded · intensified · complex