Food Facts No.270 Another way of making the most of Meat

437 FOOD FACTS No. 7 IN A SPECIAL SERIES. Another way of making the most of BRAISING THE SUNDAY JOINT LAST WEEK, in this "Making the most of" series, we told how to slow-roast meat. This week, we give another economical way of cooking meat — braising. Braising is one of the most delicious ways of cooking meat. The meat is placed in a pan on top of a bed of vegetables, with a very little stock; then, with the lid on, it is left to cook very slowly, without further attention. Improves the flavour of cheaper cuts The advantage of braising is that the meat is sure to be tender, and you get a lovely flavour from the vegetables that are cooked with it.