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Deglaze A Pan
Deglaze A Pan
Deglaze A Pan
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Deglazing makes use of the rich brown bits that form at the bottom of a pan as foods are sauteed or roasted. How to deglaze with a variety of liquids such as water, wine or both. The liquid can be used to make a very simple and flavorful pan sauce.
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Last Updated: 03/12/2018
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So Why Deglaze A Pan?
During the process of sauteing or roasting meats or poultry, small browned bits form on the bottom of the pan. The bits are very flavorful and when combined with wine (or other liquids) you can make a quick and flavorful pan sauce. Adding a liquid to the pan dislodges the bits and allows them to dissolve and incorporate into a sauce or become part of the liquid that will be used for braising.
Deglazing With Wine
Wine is an excellent liquid to use for deglazing a pan because it adds some acidity and flavor. Different wines will impact the dish in different ways. This chart shows the effects of different wines.
Wine
Wine Types
Affect On Sauce
Pairs With
Red wines
Barolo, Rioja, Zinfandel, Shiraz
Dark brownish-red sauces
Beef, lamb or game
White wines
Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
Light caramel colored sauce
Veal, pork, poultry
Sweet Wines
Sauternes or a Sweet Bordeaux
Adds a sweetness that pairs well with pork
Pork
Steps To Deglaze Pan To Create A Pan Sauce
Once the meat has been sauteed remove it from the pan.
Add any aromatics you may like including onion, garlic, shallot, carrot and/or celery or fresh herbs.
Add the wine to the pan (about 1 cup) and bring to a boil while scraping the bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spatula. Stir to blend the bits into the wine.
Continue to cook the sauce for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
Pour any accumulated juices from the warm plate back into the sauce.
You may add butter at this point if you wish. It will produce a silky sauce but can be left out if you prefer to reduce the fat in the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings.
Other Deglazing Liquids
Other liquids can work well for deglazing a pan and adding flavor to a sauce. Here are a few suggestions.
Liquid
Effect
Beer
Produces a caramel-flavored sauce which works well for meats and poultry
Chicken Stock
Chicken stock produces a light colored sauce and will benefit from the addition of fresh herbs or some sauteed shallot.
Water
You can deglaze a pan with water but it won't add any flavor or acidty.
Apple juice
Apple juice produces a sweet sauce thatworks well with pork
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