Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Sear the roast to develop a deep crust (Maillard reaction)
• • Deglaze with red wine and reduce to concentrate flavor
• • Scrape the fond from the pot before adding liquids
• • Braise until the meat is fork‑tender

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil and the searing pot with oven mitts to avoid burns
• • The pot and oven will be very hot; use proper protective gear
• • Sharp knives – keep fingers tucked while chopping
• • Alcohol vapors from wine reduction can be flammable – keep flame away