deglazing
Speech parts
1. deglazing - Noun
2. deglazing - Verb
Meaning
The process of giving a dull or ground surface to glass by acid or by mechanical means.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
Examples
Culinary uses Brandy is a common deglazing liquid used in making pan sauces for steak and other meat.
A nice white wine or champagne vinegar, diluted with some water, would act as a nice deglazing agent for flavor instead of beer in this recipe.
It's called "deglazing" but the main point is: 1) It cleans your pan and 2) It makes this amazingly delicious sauce.
Some folks say that a roasting pan is essential for deglazing drippings from a roast to turn into a sauce or a gravy.
This all-beef meatloaf starts by sautéing mushrooms and onions, then deglazing the pan with red wine for a punch of concentrated flavor.
You’ll need it not only for gravy and deglazing your roasting pan; it’s also good to have on hand for braising vegetables.