COOKING GLOSSARY

A dictionary of culinary terms

Deglazing

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Definition:

Deglazing is a cooking method that involves adding liquid (e.g. wine or stock) to a hot pan to remove browned food residue (fond) from the bottom of a pan. This food residue is then incorporated into the mixture to create sauces and gravies.

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