deglaze in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Deglaze: to add liquid to a pan in which food has been cooked in order to dissolve and loosen browned bits for use in a sauce or gravy.

To enhance the flavor of the sauce, you should deglaze the pan with some red wine.
After searing the meat, she poured in some broth to deglaze and scrape up the browned bits.
He recommended using white wine to deglaze the skillet after cooking the chicken.
To make a rich gravy, it's essential to deglaze the roasting pan with stock.
The chef demonstrated how to deglaze the pot for a deeper, more complex sauce.