Deglazing

/diːˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The cooking technique of removing or dissolving a glaze from a hot pan by adding liquid, typically wine or broth.

Etymology

From deglaze (de- plus glaze) plus -ing suffix (creating a gerund).

Kelly Says

Deglazing is a foundational technique that separates home cooks from restaurant chefs—those brown, caramelized bits are called 'fond' and contain more flavor than the dish itself.

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