Building Flavor
Braising
low and slow until everything's tender.
Haley’s walkthrough is coming soon
She’s filming a short video for this one. Until then, her notes below have you covered.
Braising is a good sear plus a long, gentle simmer in liquid. It turns tough, cheap cuts into fork-tender comfort.
Do this
- Brown the meat well first. That color is the backbone of the whole dish.
- Keep the liquid at a bare simmer, not a boil, and cover it. Low and slow is the point.
- Give it time. Tough cuts get tender only after a long, patient cook.
Watch out for
- Do not boil it hard. High heat makes the meat tight and stringy instead of tender.
- Do not drown the meat. It should be about two-thirds submerged, not floating.
- Do not pull it off early. It is done when a fork twists out easily, not when the timer says so.
Remember
Brown hard, simmer soft, wait longer than you think.
Recipes that build this skill
New recipes for this skill are on the way. In the meantime, the notes above will serve you well.
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