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Braise vs. Braze

Braise

/breɪz/
A method of cooking where food is first browned in fat, then cooked slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

Examples:

The chef decided to braise the vegetables slowly.To achieve tenderness, she chose to braise the beef.I love to braise chicken with mushrooms and wine.

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Braze

/breɪz/
To join two pieces of metal by melting and adding a filler metal.

Examples:

The jewelry was finely brazed together.He brazed the metal with practiced ease.Structural joints were brazed for extra strength.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Braise and braze might sound similar, but they relate to completely different actions and processes.
  • Think of braise as related to the kitchen and cooking techniques involving liquids.
  • Remember braze often involves heat but in a more industrial or construction context.
  • If its about cooking meat or vegetables, its likely braise.
  • When dealing with metals or soldering, braze is the word you need.
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