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schmoren

to braise

verb SHMOH-ren Less Common
Food & Drink Cooking

Also means

to stew

Usage Note

schmoren is to braise slowly in a covered pot with liquid after searing; regular, participle geschmort. A Schmorbraten is a pot roast. Best for tough cuts that need time.

Examples

"Das Rindfleisch muss zwei Stunden schmoren."

Natural Translation

The beef has to braise for two hours.

Literal Translation

The beef must two hours braise.

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