Braising

How to Roast Pork Ribs

… fork-and-knife eating than as finger food and are just as versatile as the other rib cuts. This cut is often used for braising , and it does well in the slow cooker. Country-style ribs are sold in slabs and individual servings. If desired, cut the …

Winter Squash

… and holds up well through long cooking, so consider it for braising , roasting, and stewing. Turban squash has color variations … scrape the flesh out of the shell. Steaming, baking, or braising are the most effective ways to get the biggest flavor out of …

Shopping for Pots and Pans

… These large, heavy pots with tight-fitting lids and handles on opposite sides of the rim are used for soups, stews, and braising meats. When canning, a kettle is often used. Saucepans (1-, 2-, and 3-quart, with lids): It's best to have a …

Pan-Searing for Speed & Flavor

… cooking foods, such as roasts, can get the same flavor benefits from pan-searing. After browning, however, the meat needs to finish cooking by another cooking method that uses a lower temperature, such as roasting or braising .

Glossary of Cooking Terms

… of cheesecloth. To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan on the range top or in the oven. Braising is recommended for less-tender cuts of meat. A coating of crumbs, sometimes seasoned, on meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables …

How to Make Enchiladas

… Choose and prep the filling There are many different ways to fill an enchilada. Stir together a 10-minute black bean filling, braise beef or chicken in the slow cooker, opt for a seafood filling, or create your own with whatever ingredients you have on hand …