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Braising
What is Braising?
Braising is a cooking method that uses both wet and dry heat and is typically used to prepare both tougher cuts of meat and hearty vegetables. Braising involves first searing the ingredients at a high temperature, to create a natural browning effect. The ingredients are then partially covered in liquid and immersed into the braiser to cook slowly on low heat for several hours. Braisers lock in the moisture and heat using a tight-fitting lid that creates steaming conditions. Whether on the stovetop or in the oven, meats or vegetables, braising ensures a tender end product.
When is Braising used?
Braising can be used for just about any dish, but this cooking method is perfect to prepare rough cuts of meat and delicious side dishes such as tough leafy greens or root vegetables . The first step to braising is briefly searing the ingredients on high heat. The ingredients are then slow-cooked on low heat for long periods of time in a small amount of liquid where the ingredients simmer slowly. The liquid softens the ingredients, ensuring a tender outcome. Braising is ideal for preparing beef stews, pot roasts, tasty sides, allowing all the flavours in the pot to slowly meld together.
Benefits of Braising
Braising is an extremely easy cooking method to learn and is very hands-off, with the braiser doing much of the work over the course of the slow-cook. Braisers bring out all the succulent flavours in a dish by locking in heat, flavour, and moisture with their domed lid and shallow base. This cooking method exposes ingredients to a consistent heat source, ensuring even heat distribution as they simmer slowly. Braising offers a versatile cooking experience and can be used on a stovetop or in the oven, producing hearty and comforting meals.The braiser is ideal for bringing out naturally-rich flavours from both rough cuts of meat and hearty vegetables. A braiser is extremely easy to use, allowing the cook to mix and match flavours according to the recipe. This timeless piece of cookware is also available in stainless steel, nonstick, or enamelled cast-iron. These premium materials offer superior heat retention that help lock in flavour and are made to last from generation to generation. Braisers can be used for a variety of recipes, including a basic beef stew, ossobuco, or preparing tender fall-off-the-bone ribs. The braiser can go from oven to stovetop to the dinner table with aplomb, making it a versatile addition to any cookware collection.
