Douglas Keane, Chef of California wine country-based Cyrus, knows what vino can do to braised meat, but there's another liquid he thinks of first.

What’s the difference between braised meat and stewing recipes like beef stew? Braising uses just enough liquid to come halfway to three-quarters of the way up the meat.

Clearly, it is possible to overcook braised meats. But what factors affect how a braise cooks? To test this, I started with several pounds of beef chuck, which I cut into 1½-inch cubes.

To braise meats, choose a covered, heavy pan that isn’t too much larger than whatever you’re braising; that way you won’t need too much liquid and the flavors will concentrate.

The finished braising liquid should not be discarded. The meat's cooking medium thickens with gelatin, creating the base for a luscious, meaty sauce. After being skimmed of fat and impurities, it must ...

Braising meat and vegetables is an easy way to create delicious fall dinners. Learn how to braise and get braising recipes for ribs, brisket, tri-tip, and veggies.

The aroma of chuck roast, short ribs or whatever meat you fancy braising away for hours never fails to get your taste buds watering. Low and slow is the name of the game for braising, but you ...