Meaning & use
braise
To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, usually after browning it first.
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She braised the short ribs for three hours until the meat fell off the bone.
Braising the vegetables in broth gave them a rich, tender texture.
A note on using this word
Braising suits tougher cuts of meat because the long, moist cooking breaks down connective tissue.
Words with a similar meaning
stew
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