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Déglacer

Origin: French

Also known as Deglaze.

To loosen and liquefy fat, sediment and browned juices stuck at the bottom of a frying pan, roasting tin or saucepan by adding liquid (usually stock, water or wine) and stirring while boiling. The resulting liquid is then used as a gravy or as the basis for a sauce.

Daube      Deglaze