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braised

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verb

past tense of braise

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Recent Examples of braised
Adjective
Another Adams County favorite for farm-to-table cuisine, Sign of the Buck in the 1804 Union Hotel serves dishes that run the gamut from braised venison to a pork belly banh mi sandwich to a crab cake eggs Benedict at brunch. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 There’s also an exceptional braised rabbit, a superb game-and-fennel sausage, and, in season, at least seven varieties of wild mushrooms foraged from the mountain. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Signature bowls include the Hash Hash (braised beef, sweet potato hash, horseradish crema, feta and pickled onion) and The Pioneer (shredded chicken, sweet potato hash, Peruvian green sauce, Israeli pico de gallo and micro cilantro). Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 There are small plates like firefly squid and braised rabbit. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026 Customers can create customizable meals starting with a base of rice or steamed vegetables and a protein such as barbecue pork, spicy pork, beef bulgogi, zesty chicken and braised tofu. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Mains included shrimp ravioli, pumpkin agnolotti, braised ribeye, arroz de polvo (octopus rice) with artisanal sausage and a changing fish of the day, and they were all reasonably priced (averaging around £14). Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026 Options include al pastor, birria (made with braised beef, instead of the traditional goat), marinated chicken, carne asada, carnitas and cajun fish (a seasonal option available during Lent). Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026 Hernandez said the braised beef is cooked for about six hours with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, bay leaves and Mexican oregano. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
  • Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy.
    Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
    Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The French capital is in the midst of a heat wave — the day of the show was the city’s hottest ever June day, until Wednesday eclipsed it — and the model’s toes steamed inside the oblong footwear.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • But don’t miss the crispy duck and walnut, and matsutake steamed chicken at the equally satisfying but more casual Yunnan specialty restaurant, Horizon.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • There are seven roasted, charred and crushed chiles in the orange salsa.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025

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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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