deglaze

American  

[dee-gleyz] / diˈgleɪz /

verb (used with object)

deglazed, deglazing

1. to remove the glaze from (porcelain or the like), so as to impart a dull finish.

2. to add wine or other liquid to (a pan in which meat has been roasted or sauteed) so as to make a sauce that incorporates the cooking juices.

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deglaze British  

/ diːˈɡleɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to dilute meat sediments in (a pan) in order to make a sauce or gravy

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Etymology

Origin of deglaze

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + glaze

Example Sentences

If desired, add a heavy splash of white wine at the end to deglaze pan and enhance flavor before proceeding.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

Katie Holdefehr writes for Real Simple that "the trick to cleaning a burnt stainless steel pan without much scrubbing is to deglaze the pan while it's still hot."

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2024

Add the vermouth, and deglaze the pan by scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pan and incorporating them back into the onions.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

The only tricky maneuver is adding the sherry to the sheet pan to deglaze it.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022

Start to deglaze the pan by adding some butter, which you’ll let melt and then brown.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022