3 Keys to Braising Beef
November 06, 2015
Credit: Photo: Tara Donne
New York City chef Justin Smillie shares three secrets to perfectly braised beef.
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Step 1: Brine
Credit: Photo: Tara Donne
Here, three key steps to perfectly braised beef. Try it out in Red Wine-Braised Beef.
Step 1: Brine the meat to season it to the bone. Then drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until dry and tacky. This will encourage better browning later.
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Step 2: Brown the Meat
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Brown the meat at a steady sizzle, working in batches. If the fond gets too dark, remove meat and deglaze with a splash of water. Save the drippings, and start the next batch.
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Step 3: Braise
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Gently braise the meat until it pulls away from the bone but does not collapse. It should be tender but bouncy. Inhale: "That scent is part of the reward."
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