Williams Sonoma Braising Sauce, Shiitake Soy Ginger

Flavor Profile

• Rich flavor with hints of umami and shiitake plus notes of ginger, sesame and tangy rice vinegar

Why We Love It

• Simmered for hours to achieve its rich flavor, our time-saving braising sauce is accented with hints of shiitake mushroom and umami, plus soy, garlic and ginger. It's ideal for braising chicken and beef, but works well on any kind of meat or protein.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

Net Weight

• 1 lb. 11 oz./755g (makes 4–6 servings).

Receiving Instructions

• Store unopened at room temperature for up to 24 months. Refrigerate after opening and use within 7 days.
• Product may separate. Shake well before use.

Preparation Instructions

• Season 2.5 lb. (1.25 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large fry pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. oil. Working in batches, brown the chicken on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
• If using a slow cooker, transfer the chicken to the insert and add the braising sauce. Cover and cook on high until the chicken is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
• If using an oven, return all the chicken to the pan, add the braising sauce and 1 cup (250 ml) water, and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, then cover with the lid. Transfer to a 350°F (180°C) oven and cook until the meat is fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Skim the fat off the sauce and serve.
• Serves 4.
• Test Kitchen Tip: The sauce is also delicious with beef short ribs. Simply follow the method as directed above and cook until the meat is fork-tender, about 3 hours.

• Water, seasoned rice vinegar (rice vinegar, water, sugar, salt), soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, lactic acid), ginger, brown sugar, mirin (water, dextrose, rice, corn syrup, salt), sesame oil, canola oil, cornstarch, dried shiitake mushrooms, garlic, dehydrated onion, xanthan gum.
• Contains sesame, soy, wheat/gluten.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with dairy, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts.