How to Use deglaze in a Sentence

deglaze

verb
  • Turn off heat, and deglaze with 1/2 cup cognac.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Mine, for instance, likes his beef bourguignon deglazed and his steak frites à la minute.
    — Rachel Hodin, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The lemon sauce on the tilapia might be deglazed with the crispy bits in the pan, adding both depth and balance.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
  • Then they’re removed, the heat’s turned off and blanco tequila hits the pan to deglaze it.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Sautee the roasted mushrooms and snap peas in a pan along with the soy sauce and butter to deglaze.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits on the bottom.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • And the best part is the sauce, a simple reduction of coconut milk that is used to deglaze the pan.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Also, a tight-fitting lid will help keep steam in, cook onions faster, and reduce the need to deglaze the pot.
    — Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Save the liquor oysters are packed in, then use it to flavor soups and stews, to deglaze your pan, or to add to pan sauces.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Let that soften for a few seconds, and then deglaze the bottom of the pot with vegetable broth or water.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Garlic and fresh thyme add aromatic depth, while a touch of white wine deglazes the pan and adds bright acidity.
    — Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
  • Discard the grease, then deglaze the pot with a cup of water or chicken broth—scraping up and saving any brown bits.
    — Tim Neville, Outside Online, 8 July 2021
  • Drain excess butter from skillet, and then deglaze with the white wine, scraping the residue from the bottom of the pan.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Divide between 2 dinner plates and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cognac to the skillet and deglaze the pan by scraping up the brown bits.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Remove pot from the heat and deglaze with 1/2 cup cognac, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • As the tomato paste caramelizes and starts to darken in color and stick to the bottom, pour in the vodka and stir to deglaze the pan.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2023
  • For extra depth, brown the beef well to develop fond on the pot bottom; deglaze with a splash of broth before adding the potatoes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The pot has a sleek design and comes in six colors, heats food consistently, is easy to deglaze and clean and is dishwasher safe.
    — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
  • White grape juice is another option for deglazing the pan, though again, maybe just a splash of the stuff and more stock to make up the difference.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Return chicken to the pan to finish cooking for about 2 minutes, then deglaze with dry sherry vinegar.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Use whiskey or beef stock to deglaze the pan, then swirl in butter, Dijon mustard, and lime juice to enrich the sauce while keeping it bright.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • The most flavorful broth comes from roasting the wings, deglazing the pan, and simmering with lots of aromatics.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • In cooking, especially in penne alla vodka, deglazing a pan with liquor has many powers.
    — Eric Kim, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The little oily fish are served whole in a hot cast iron skillet, their meat tender and rich; at the table, your server will pour white wine over them to deglaze the pan.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2021
  • While some might keep a bottle on hand as an inexpensive way to deglaze a pan or enhance recipes, others might be unfamiliar with it.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Pour the remaining sangria into the skillet, increase the heat and deglaze the skillet by scraping up the brown bits on the bottom.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it, then add the tomatillo puree, chickpeas, cumin, oregano, and coriander and stir to combine.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • After those alliums are aromatic and golden brown, deglaze the pot with dry sherry, then add the aforementioned broth and a bay leaf.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

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