braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
Examples of braise in a Sentence
Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The lamb is delivered whole, broken down by Jackman, then salted, smoked, and braised.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This is served with a dipping bowl of consommé from the birria braise, an amazing combination, sort of a taco take on a French Dip sandwich.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The menu runs the gamut from sheet tray nachos and Carolina braised pork sandwiches to kale salads and homemade biscuits.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The lamb is delivered whole, broken down by Jackman, then salted, smoked, and braised.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The thick walls and heavy lid on a cast-iron pot will also be better for moisture retention for a braise or any long, slow cook in the oven.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This is served with a dipping bowl of consommé from the birria braise, an amazing combination, sort of a taco take on a French Dip sandwich.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for braise
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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