verb
- to dissolve the browned bits of food from the bottom of a pan by adding liquid and stirring
Usage: culinary
Examples
- She deglazes the pan with white wine after searing the chicken.
- The chef deglazes the skillet with beef stock to make a rich sauce.
- After browning the onions, he deglazes with brandy.
- Always deglaze the pan while it’s still hot for best results.
- The recipe calls for deglazing with apple cider vinegar.
- She deglazes the roasting pan to capture all the flavorful bits.