How Do You Spell DEGLAZE?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡlˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

Deglaze (/dɪˈɡleɪz/) is a culinary term that refers to the process of adding liquid, such as wine or broth, to a pan that has been used to cook meat or poultry. The purpose of deglazing is to loosen the browned bits of food that stick to the bottom of the pan and incorporate them into a flavorful sauce. The spelling of "deglaze" is consistent with English phonetic rules, where "de-" is pronounced as "di-" and "glaze" is pronounced as "glayz."

DEGLAZE Meaning and Definition

1. Deglaze is a culinary technique used in cooking to extract and utilize the flavorful remnants left on the bottom of a pan after sautéing or browning ingredients. It involves adding a liquid, typically wine, broth, or stock, to the hot pan to dissolve and dislodge the caramelized bits or fond. As the liquid is heated, it loosens the cooked residue and incorporates it into the resulting sauce or gravy, imparting a rich depth of flavor.

   The process of deglazing starts by removing the main ingredients from the pan, such as meat, poultry, or vegetables, once they have been sufficiently cooked. The pan is then placed over medium heat, and the liquid is poured in, often with a wooden spoon used to scrape and agitate the bottom. This action lifts the browned bits, which intensify the taste and color of the liquid. The mixture is allowed to simmer, reducing and concentrating the essence of the deglazed liquid until it thickens to a desired consistency. Additional ingredients may be added to enhance the flavor profile, such as herbs, spices, or aromatics.

   Deglazing is commonly employed in various recipes and cuisines to create flavorful sauces, gravies, or reductions that accompany and enhance the main dish. It is a fundamental technique used by both professional chefs and home cooks to elevate the taste and visual appeal of their culinary creations.

Common Misspellings for DEGLAZE

• seglaze
• xeglaze
• ceglaze
• feglaze
• reglaze
• eeglaze
• dwglaze
• dsglaze
• ddglaze
• drglaze
• d4glaze
• d3glaze
• deflaze
• devlaze
• deblaze
• dehlaze
• deylaze
• detlaze
• degkaze
• degpaze

Etymology of DEGLAZE

The word "deglaze" can be traced back to the Old French term "desglacer", which is a combination of the prefix "des-" (meaning "reverse" or "undo") and the verb "glacer" (meaning "to freeze" or "to ice"). In Old French, "desglacer" referred specifically to the act of melting frost or ice, particularly by applying heat. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the culinary technique of dissolving the sticky caramelized drippings and browned bits left in a pan after searing or roasting by adding liquid (such as wine, broth, or vinegar) and scraping them up. Eventually, "desglacer" was adapted into the modern English word "deglaze", which is commonly used in cooking to describe this same process.

Conjugate verb Deglaze

CONDITIONAL

I would deglaze

you would deglaze

he/she/it would deglaze

we would deglaze

they would deglaze

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be deglazing

you would be deglazing

he/she/it would be deglazing

we would be deglazing

they would be deglazing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deglaze

you would have deglaze

he/she/it would have deglaze

we would have deglaze

they would have deglaze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been deglazing

you would have been deglazing

he/she/it would have been deglazing

we would have been deglazing

they would have been deglazing

FUTURE

I will deglaze

you will deglaze

he/she/it will deglaze

we will deglaze

they will deglaze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deglazing

you will be deglazing

he/she/it will be deglazing

we will be deglazing

they will be deglazing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deglazed

you will have deglazed

he/she/it will have deglazed

we will have deglazed

they will have deglazed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deglazing

you will have been deglazing

he/she/it will have been deglazing

we will have been deglazing

they will have been deglazing

IMPERATIVE

you deglaze

we let´s deglaze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deglaze

PAST

I deglazed

you deglazed

he/she/it deglazed

we deglazed

they deglazed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deglazing

you were deglazing

he/she/it was deglazing

we were deglazing

they were deglazing

PAST PARTICIPLE

deglazed

PAST PERFECT

I had deglazed

you had deglazed

he/she/it had deglazed

we had deglazed

they had deglazed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deglazing

you had been deglazing

he/she/it had been deglazing

we had been deglazing

they had been deglazing

PRESENT

I deglaze

you deglaze

he/she/it deglazes

we deglaze

they deglaze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deglazing

you are deglazing

he/she/it is deglazing

we are deglazing

they are deglazing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deglazing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deglazed

you have deglazed

he/she/it has deglazed

we have deglazed

they have deglazed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deglazing

you have been deglazing

he/she/it has been deglazing

we have been deglazing

they have been deglazing