Meat glaze

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Meat glaze is used to add flavor to soups. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-meat-glaze.htm | title=What is Meat Glaze? (With pictures) }}</ref>

== Early History ==

In the Late Middle Ages, Upper-class families used glazing to elevate the appeal of not just meat but also pies, poultry, and meatballs with gold, green, and even red colored glazes; these glazes would make the meat seem like it was for royalty and more valuable.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Glazes Take a Shine |url=https://columbiametro.com/article/glazes-take-a-shine/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Columbia Metropolitan Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Differences ==

The main difference between glazes and sauces, and marinades is that glazes are typically brushed on not only meat, but also vegetables and poultry, while sauces are poured or dipped into, and marinades are infused by soaking into the meat.<ref name=":0" />

Marinade and glazing are very similar when it comes to cooking and meat. While both marinade and glaze are used to boost the taste of meat with combinations of spices and flavors, to boost the visual of meat, and beautiful color.<ref name=":0" /> Marinade is the technique of using a savory solution that soaks into the meat.<ref name=":0" /> However, while marinating for 30 minutes can impact surface flavor, glazing is just as effective in a shorter amount of time, as it consists of different ingredients that help seal in meat juices when cooking and add aesthetics.<ref name=":0" />

== Process ==

Meat glaze is a thick, concentrated syrup made from reduced meat broth. Store-bought meat glazes have a long shelf life and last around three months.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=What Is Meat Glaze? |url=https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-meat-glaze.htm |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=DelightedCooking |language=en-US}}</ref> To make your typical glaze, roast ingredients such as bones, scraps, onions, and carrots in a roasting pan at 375°F for about an hour while occasionally turning them over to brown all sides.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Glace de Viande (Meat glaze) Recipe |url=https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10271-glace-de-viande-meat-glaze |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=NYT Cooking |language=en-US}}</ref> Then move all ingredients into a large stockpot and simmer for a few hours over medium heat. Rinse the pan from earlier and add the water from each rinsing into the pot.<ref name=":1" /> When the mixture is reduced to about half, it is strained from the stove. This process is repeated until all the water has evaporated.<ref name=":1" /> Refrigerate overnight, and in the morning, remove layers of fat from the broth.<ref name=":2" /> Next, bring the broth to a boil over high heat until it has thickened into a syrupy consistency. The glaze should be thick enough to coat and shine the back of a spoon.<ref name=":1" /> After that, the glaze is transferred to containers like jars or plastic bags and refrigerated to cool down. The glaze can be used later to add more appeal to meats and/or soups. <ref name=":1" />

== Sugar in Glazes ==

Glazing Sauces are typically rich in sugars in all their forms and are therefore extremely sweet.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Agostini |first=Marco |date=2017-07-07 |title=The Secrets of Glaze |url=https://grillexperience.it/en/secrets-glaze/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=GrillExperience |language=en-US}}</ref> Heat causes a complex process in sugars, based on the decomposition of their structure through degradation and oxidation.<ref name=":3" /> The process of Caramelization involves the characteristic aroma that develops from volatile substances, which may evoke hazelnut together with toasted and rum sensations. Polymerization is what causes the browning part of caramelization.<ref name=":3" /> A rapid dehydration, which rapidly increases the concentration of sugars and the density. The meat requires these treatments to boost its aromatic nature with vibrant color shades and glossy shine while sacrificing its delicate qualities.<ref name=":3" /> Not all sugars caramelize the same way.<ref name=":3" /> Glazes that contain purified sugary elements like refined sugar generally produce straightforward aromas because they have a single component. The combination of additional natural compounds, such as honey, brings out complex aromatic elements that enhance the overall richness of a glaze.<ref name=":3" />

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