With the magic of braising, you can transform tough cuts of meat and vegetables into tender, flavorful dishes. Braising is a wonderfully simple cooking method that applies steady, even heat and moisture over a long time, making it the perfect way to warm the kitchen and feed a crowd on cooler fall days. Typically made in a pan called a Braiser, the technique employs gentle heat, a flavorful liquid and long cooking times for food with rich, robust flavor. Simple and delicious, give the technique a try with these fall-inspired recipes that will bring seasonal flavors into your kitchen year-round.
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Braised White Beans and Fennel with Greens
The technique of braising isn’t just for meat. In this recipe, the same principle is applied to transform humble dried white beans and vegetables into a rich, vegetarian one-dish meal – simply omit the cheese (or use a vegan cheese substitute) to make it vegan. The cooking time might seem long but is mostly hands-off, and is needed to ensure the final dish is creamy and meltingly tender. Make it in the Essential Non-stick Ceramic Braiser with Glass Lid for easy cleanup.
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Spiced Apple Cider Braised Pork and Squash
A one pot meal is the perfect centerpiece for a special fall or holiday gathering, especially when made in the beautiful Pumpkin Cocotte. A low and slow braise in cider means that this rich stew requires less than half an hour of active time, and results in a richly flavored meal packed with warm fall spices. The meltingly tender pork shoulder is paired with seasonal squash for a festive way to feed a crowd. Keep in mind this cut of pork will shrink significantly as it braises, so aim for a cut that just fits the pot.
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Braised Harissa Pumpkin with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This comforting, one-dish meal also shows the power of braising tough vegetables into meltingly tender bites. Either pumpkin or butternut squash is braised to perfection in a sweet and spicy harissa and honey mixture. The addition of chickpeas and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce transform the dish into a hearty vegetarian meal. Made in the autumnal Pumpkin Braiser, it’s the ideal recipe to serve on a cool fall or winter day.
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Balsamic Rosemary Braised Short Ribs with Cranberries
The ultimate comfort food, short ribs become meltingly tender when braised for hours in a bath of red wine and balsamic vinegar in the Signature Braiser. Herbal rosemary adds an earthy touch while slightly tangy and sweet cranberries give the rich sauce a seasonal nuance. They would make the perfect meal for a cozy fall evening, especially when served with buttery mashed potatoes to soak up every bit of the sumptuous jus.
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Soy and Cider Braised Chicken
For a savory twist on braising in cider, try this one-pot dinner also made in the Signature Braiser which makes use of the savory superpowers of Momofuku Soy Sauce and Savory Seasoned Salt. They balance the tart flavor of the cider, creating an easy but flavorful fall-off-the-bone chicken dinner to spice up your fall meal rotation. Earthy white sweet potatoes add a hearty starch while a splash of lemon juice brightens up the stew. Note that you don’t need to heat or oil the pan in advance — the chicken will release fat as the pan heats and by the time it’s appropriately brown, it should easily release from the pan.
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