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Drippings

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• deglaze
• brown
• baste
 
 
Definition: Drippings are the juices, marinade, melted fat, and browned particles that are in the bottom of a pan or skillet after cooking meats. They form the base of many sauces.

Pronunciation: DRIPP ings • (noun)

Also Known As: brown bits

Examples: After browning the chuck roast, deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom well to incorporate all the drippings.

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