TLC - Tender Loving Cuisine; There's nothing tough about braising except the meat - until you use simple cooking methods, a little liquid and a lot of time to turn it into a delicate delight.(TASTE)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: October 28, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Bill Ward; Staff Writer

It's getting to be braising time. As the weather cools, this long-cooking method fills the home with fragrance and the stomach with sustenance. Here's a primer on the practice:

What exactly is braising?

It's a cooking method designed to take tough cuts of meat and turn them into fork-tender, sauce-laden dishes.

How does that work?

Well, the cooking process breaks down the connective tissue. Actually, it's a bunch of really boring scientific stuff (more on that later).

Is it difficult?

No way. It's one of the easiest ...

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