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Braising recipes to melt into…

What’s the secret to transforming tough cuts of meat and sturdy vegetables into fork-tender meals that feel like a warm hug on a cold day?

If you’ve ever been disappointed by a chewy brisket, flavorless chicken, or dry pot roast, in this week’s episode we share foolproof techniques and tips for braising success. This slow-cooking method delivers deep, layered flavors with little effort - ideal for cozy, seasonal meals.

Below, we’ve rounded up recipes from the show, but for more details make sure to tune-in, and bring the magic of braising into your kitchen this season!

RECIPE ROUNDUP:

Tyler Florence’s wine-braised beef brisket recipe

Beer-braised brisket with onions from Food.com, and one for the slow cooker from The Kitchn

George Graham’s Smothered Pork Chops with andouille, which are richer than his wife’s Roxanne’s version (and Kari describes both versions in the ep!). Here’s a simpler recipe, too. Just be sure to use thin, bone-in chops and continue simmering until they are fork-tender and falling off the bone.

Traditional coq au vin by Ina Garten, or a slightly easier version by Damn Delicious

Eric Kim’s garlic-braised chicken recipe from NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Amateur Gourmet’s braised chicken recipe and video

Samin Nostrat’s soy-braised short rib recipe

Ginger beer-braised butternut squash by Alexa Weibel from NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Oven-braised red kuri squash video on TikTok from Kate Woodward (inspired by Prune by Gabrielle Hamilton)

Braised leeks from Fox and Briar

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