Meaning & use
Braised
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Cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, usually after being browned.
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We ordered the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes.
The recipe calls for braised cabbage simmered with bacon and onions.
A note on using this word
Braising combines two cooking methods, first searing at high heat and then slow-cooking in liquid, and is especially suited to tougher cuts of meat.
Words with a similar meaning
stewedsimmered
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