deglaze

[ dee-gleyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·glazed, de·glaz·ing.

1. to remove the glaze from (porcelain or the like), so as to impart a dull finish.
2. to add wine or other liquid to (a pan in which meat has been roasted or sauteed) so as to make a sauce that incorporates the cooking juices.

deglaze

/ diːˈɡleɪz /

verb

1. tr to dilute meat sediments in (a pan) in order to make a sauce or gravy

Word History and Origins

Origin of deglaze¹

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + glaze

Example Sentences

Discard the grease, then deglaze the pot with a cup of water or chicken broth—scraping up and saving any brown bits.

From Outside Online

Combine the deglaze with a second cup of chicken stock in a saucepan.

From The Daily Beast

Then add in the roasted oxtail and deglaze with the red wine and port.

From The Daily Beast

I love this move where I deglaze a pan with alcohol, and flames shoot up.

From The Daily Beast

Deglaze with soy sauce and add lime juice and sugar and stir to dissolve sugar.

From The Daily Beast