Equipment Needed

• skillet
• wooden spoon
• measuring cup

Ingredients

• liquid (wine, broth, water)
• pan drippings
• herbs (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Remove cooked meat from pan
2. Keep pan on heat
3. Pour liquid into hot pan (it will sizzle)
4. Scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon
5. Break up browned bits - they dissolve into liquid
6. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to concentrate
7. Liquid becomes a flavorful sauce

Professional Tips

• Use wine, broth, or even water
• Scrape with wooden spoon, not metal
• Browned bits = flavor - don't waste!
• This is called making a 'pan sauce'
• Add herbs or butter at the end for richness

What to Make

• making pan sauces
• sauce building
• finishing dishes
• enhancing flavor